Evaluation 
Evaluation You will
receive two grades for this project. You will receive an
individual
grade for the article you write for the newspaper edition and a group
grade
for teamwork and the final product. Rubrics for each score are
listed
below.
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NEWS ARTICLE RUBRIC
| Requirements
Comments: |
Points |
Score |
| HEADLINE: Grabs readers' attention Contains a verb Accurately portrays story focus |
5 |
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| LEAD PARAGRAPH: Short summary Answers the 5 W's Grabs attention |
15 |
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| BODY: Explains and amplifies; illuminates the details Clear (no gaps; all necessary background information is provided) Unfolds in an interesting and logical progression Quote(s) make important points or accurately support points made in story |
40 |
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| CONCLUSION: effectively brings article to a close |
5 |
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| STRUCTURE: Correct and varied sentence structure Action verbs are used Paragraphing is appropriate Sentences and paragraphs fit together smoothly |
10 |
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| FACTS are accurate |
5 |
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| POINT of VIEW: present tense; 3rd person; objective
and non
biased (n/a for Defender) |
5 |
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| AUDIENCE: Story is written for intended audience |
5 |
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| MECHANICS: Proper spelling, punctuation,
capitalization,
and grammar is used. |
5 |
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| APPEARANCE: Pleasing with appropriate photo |
5 |
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| TOTAL POINTS |
100 |
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FEATURE
STORY RUBRIC
| Requirements
Comments: |
Points |
Score |
| HEADLINE: Grabs readers' attention Contains a verb Accurately portrays story focus |
5 |
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| LEAD PARAGRAPH: Grabs attention in a creative and interesting way |
10 |
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| BODY: Answers the 5 W's Clear (no gaps; all necessary background information is provided) Story unfolds in an interesting and logical sequence Quote(s) make important points or accurately support points made in story Feelings and/or reactions are interweaved throughout the story |
40 |
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| CONCLUSION
effectively
brings article to a close |
5 |
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| WORD CHOICE
enhances
storytelling Nouns are specific; verbs are vivid/active Show, don't tell |
10 |
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| STRUCTURE: Correct and varied sentence structure Paragraphing is appropriate Sentences and paragraphs fit together smoothly |
5 |
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| FACTS are accurate |
5 |
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| POINT of VIEW:
present
tense; 3rd person; objective and non biased Personal insights are allowed, but strive for objectivity. |
5 |
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| AUDIENCE:
Story
is written for intended audience |
5 |
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| MECHANICS: Proper
spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, and grammar is used. |
5 |
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| APPEARANCE:
Pleasing
with appropriate photo |
5 |
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| TOTAL POINTS |
100 |
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EDITORIAL and LETTER RUBRIC
| Requirements
Comments: |
Points |
Score |
| HEADLINE: Grabs readers' attention Contains a verb Accurately portrays story focus |
5 |
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| LEAD PARAGRAPH: Grabs attention |
5 |
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| BODY: First paragraph contains a clearly stated thesis (your position or opinion on an issue) Thesis is well supported with clear points/reasons, examples, or evidence Clear (no gaps; all necessary background information is provided) Unfolds in an interesting and logical progression |
40 |
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| CONCLUSION: Effectively brings article to a close Restate position and/or include a "call to action" |
10 |
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| STRUCTURE: Correct and varied sentence structure Word choice is strong to get points across Paragraphing is appropriate Sentences and paragraphs fit together smoothly |
15 |
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| FACTS are accurate |
5 |
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| VOICE: Your
voice
is used; 1st person is ok |
5 |
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| AUDIENCE:
Story
is written for intended audience |
5 |
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| MECHANICS: Proper
spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, and grammar is used. |
5 |
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| APPEARANCE:
Pleasing
with appropriate photo or sketch |
5 |
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| TOTAL POINTS |
100 |
Group
Score: Your group score will be based 50% on participation and 50% on
the
end product, e.g., your group's edition of the newspaper.
You will
rate
yourself and each group member using the following rubric. Be
honest.
Take into account the entire time you worked together.
Person being evaluated: ________________________________
Rated by:
____________________________________(optional)
Only the person's "combined" score will be shared with the individual.
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5.... 6....7.... 8.... 9....10
never
always
| Teamwork
Behavior |
Rating |
| Met established
deadlines. |
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| Listened to and
respected
the opinions of others. |
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| Contributed
opinions
and information during group meetings. |
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| Researched
information
on own and shared with the group as needed. |
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| Was enthusiastic;
helped
keep the group's morale up. |
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| Kept on Track:
Managed
time well; stayed focused on the project. |
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| Sought help (from
teacher
or others) when needed. |
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| Did their best
work. |
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| I would want this
person
to be in my group on another project this year. |
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| TOTAL |
Additional Comments:
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NEWSPAPER EDITION: Evaluation of Final Product
Student
Names: ________________ _________________
__________________
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| Requirements
Comments: |
Points |
Tribune |
Defender |
| PAPER NAME: Is displayed neatly, boldly, and attractively. |
10 |
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| PAPER LAYOUT: Format of the articles is balanced and eye-appealing. Photographs, sketches, or graphics "fit" the space in an attractive way. |
20 |
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| CARTOON: Fits topic. Appropriate for audience. Point to be made is clear. Cartoon is funny or satirical. |
20 |
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| TOTAL |
50 |
