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Hoodwinked News Report and Presentation 
Hoodwinked News Report and Presentation
In groups of 6-7 and you will produce a visual news report. you have been asked to report on the story happening in the community of Goodie Land. Your job is to report what has taken place so far, interview the suspects and the police, and ensure that the viewer is aware that there is more than one point of view to this story. When finished watching the news story the viewer should understand that there is one event but 4 different ways of looking at what happened.
Rubric Code: HX44766
By ssnidero
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Level 3

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Level 2

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Level 1

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Engages the Audience

6.1
6.3
Level 4

- Begins with introduction of a relevant and interesting approach of the characters,
- includes Who, What, Where, and When.
- includes the Why and the How
Level 3

- Begins with an introduction of the characters
- includes at least three of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); - includes the Why and How
Level 2

- Begins with a basic introduction of the some of the characters
- includes at least two of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); - includes the Why or How
Level 1

- Begins with a loose reference to the characters
- missing the lead questions;
- does not answer Why or How
Builds Content

6.6.5
Level 4

- Uses five or more strategies to develop content (sequence and transitions, quotations, interviews, pictures, descriptive language/vocabulary and emotion).
- content relates perfectly to the topic and conveys message well
Level 3

- Uses three to four strategies to develop content
- content relates to
the topic
Level 2

- Uses at least two strategies to develop content
- content slightly relates to the topic and/or hard to understand
Level 1

- Uses one strategy to develop content (i.e. only dialogue, no actions); sense creativity lacking
- content does not
relate to the topic
or is not present
Written Report

6.3.1
6.3.3
6.3.4.2
6.3.4.3
6.6.5
Level 4

- The report has no errors, is well proof-read
- exhibits a clear, defined sequence and organization of a news report
- summary is concise and relevant to the news report keeping viewer engaged
Level 3

- The report has few errors
- exhibits a strong sequence and organization of a news report
- summary is somewhat concise and mostly relevant to the news report keeping viewer engaged most of the time
Level 2

- Contains some errors
- small problems pertaining to sequence and organization of a news report
- summary is a little long and/or somewhat relevant to the news report
- viewer needs to concentrate to stay engaged
Level 1

- Contains numerous errors
- little if any attention given to sequence or organization of a news report
- summary is too long and/or not relevant to the news report
- viewer is not engaged
Writing

6.2.1
6.2.5
6.7.2
6.7.3
Level 4

- writing is evidently geared to a viewing audience
- genre is clearly a news report
- voice and style has different intonations and reflects the character portrayed
Level 3

- writing is geared to a viewing audience
- genre is a news report
- voice and style has some different intonations
- somewhat reflects the character portrayed
Level 2

- writing is at times geared to a viewing audience
- genre resembles portions of news report
- voice and style is limited in intonations
- limited reflection of the character portrayed
Level 1

- writing is not geared to a viewing audience
- genre does not resemble a news report
- voice and style lacking in intonations
- no reflection of the character
Completeness of Editing

6.8.1
6.8.5
6.8.6
Level 4

- complete video of
exemplary quality and
meets requirements,
- Goes beyond what is asked with creative additions or thought-provoking items
(headline and sub headings during interviews)
Level 3

- complete video of
good quality, meets requirements,
- Presentation and/or report meets the checklist
(headline but no sub headings during interviews)
Level 2

- un-edited footage/ video not complete/ video is too
short/too long, missing
elements on list
- Presentation and/or report missing items from checklist (e.g. headline missing no subheadings)
Level 1

- no complete video,
missing elements
on list
- Presentation and/or report missing key items from checklist (e.g. headline missing no subheadings)
Planning

6.3.4
Level 4

- All in-class time was used effectively,
- all interviews made,
story board flows naturally from one interview to the next
Level 3

- In-Class time was used to plan (with only a couple of focus cues)
- story board flows with few glitches from one interview to the next
Level 2

- In-class time was poorly managed (needed many focus cues),
- story board does not flow naturally (some difficulty to follow 1 or 2 scenes out of order to script)
Level 1

- In-class time was not used (constant redirection needed)
- storyboard is lacking flow (out of order according to what is said in script)
6.7.3 Group Work

active contribution
Level 4

- all group members
participated actively 100% of the time
- displayed
exemplary team work!
Level 3

- all group members
participated most of the time in the writing of the script
Level 2

- only some of the group
participated
Level 1

- group made poor
choices
6.7.3 Group Skills

strategies used during discussions
Level 4

- Easily uses constructive strategies in small group discussions (e.g., invites other group members to contribute;
- contributes equitably; - - asks questions to clarify a point).
Level 3

- Tries to use constructive strategies in small group discussions, most of the time (e.g., invites other group members to contribute;
- tries to contribute equitably;
- sometimes asks questions to clarify a point).
Level 2

- Has some difficulties using constructive strategies in small group discussions (e.g., rarely invites other group members to contribute or rarely contributes to discussions;
- does not like to ask questions to clarify a point).
Level 1

- Has difficulties using constructive strategies in small group discussions (e.g., does not invite other group members to contribute and/or does not contribute to group discussions;
- does not ask questions to clarify a point)
6.7.3 Group Skills

cooperative skills
Level 4

- Follows up on others’ ideas, and recognizes the validity of different points of view in group discussions or problem-solving activities.
Level 3

- Tries to follow up on others’ ideas, and will attempt to recognize the validity of different points of view in group discussions or problem-solving activities.
Level 2

- Has some difficulty following up on others’ ideas, and at times does not recognize the validity of different points of view in group discussions or problem-solving activities.
Level 1

- Has difficulty following up on others’ ideas, and rarely recognizes the validity of different points of view in group discussions or problem-solving activities.
Communication

6.7.1
6.7.2
Level 4

- Uses a variety of words and oral language structures effectively to add interest to the report
- speaks correctly and uses language to interest and fully engage the viewer
- report was evidently rehearsed and presented professionally
- Uses tone of voice and gestures to enhance the message and help convince or persuade the viewer
Level 3

- Uses words and oral language structures to add interest to the report
- speaks correctly and uses language to interest and engage the viewer
- report was rehearsed and presented professionally
- Uses tone of voice and gestures to enhance the message and help convince or persuade the viewer
Level 2

- words and oral language structures minimally add interest to the report
- speaks with grammar and structural errors and making it difficult for the viewer to remain engaged
- report was minimally rehearsed and/or not well presented
- rarely uses tone of voice and gestures to enhance the message and/or to help convince or persuade the viewer
Level 1

- does not use words and/or oral language structures to add interest to the report
- speaks with many grammar and structural errors making it almost impossible for the viewer to remain engaged
- report was evidently rehearsed and presented professionally
- Uses tone of voice and gestures to enhance the message and help convince or persuade the viewer



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  • Hoodwinked, TV, report, media, news investigation



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