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Newspaper Article 
Newspaper Article
With your partner create a chronicle of the local and national events leading to Lincoln’s assassination, details from the night of the assassination, and the events leading to the arrest of the conspirators. Make sure to involve the name of the newspaper, author(s), headline, and two-three articles explaining the events. The language and appearance of the newspaper must accurately reflect the setting of the novel (i.e., 1865).
Rubric Code: KXX8595
By SAN53169
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Neatness/Mechanics of writing

Poor

Unable to read or very messy - many spelling and grammar errors
Fair

Not typed and/or several spelling and grammar errors
Good

A few spelling and grammar errors
Excellent

Neat and legible - Typed, one or two to no spelling or grammar errors
Creativity

Poor

Student does not use any imagination when completing this task.
Fair

Student presents an average with no extra creativity
Good

Student is somewhat creative in their design.
Excellent

Student goes above and beyond with their design, and creativity.
Time

Poor

Two days late
Fair

One day late
Good

Turned in on time
Excellent

Turned in on time
Writing Process

Poor

Student has no proof of going through the stages of the writing process
Fair

Student shows some proof of going through the writing process
Good

Student has rough drafts of articles and prewriting notes.
Excellent

Student has gone through all stages of the writing process-<BR>
Prewriting<BR>
Drafting <BR>
Revising<BR>
Editing <BR>
Publishing
Cuts and Cutlines

Poor

No cuts or cutlines
Fair

Student is missing either the cuts or the cutlines
Good

Cuts and cutlines are present but are not original or do not relate to the text.
Excellent

Cuts and Cutlines are original, relate to text, and show up in appropriate spots.
Articles

Poor

No articles
Fair

One article missing
Good

Two articles but lacking concrete examples or depth
Excellent

Two high interest articles with concrete examples from the novel.
Advertisements

Poor

Missing several of the following:<BR>
Weather summary, display ad, index and classified ad
Fair

Missing one of the following:<BR>
Weather summary, display ad, index and classified ad or does not relate to the novel.
Good

Weather summary, display ad, index and classified ad are all present and relate somewhat to the novel.
Excellent

Weather summary, display ad, index and classified ad are all present and relate very closely to the novel.
Newspaper requirements

Poor

Missing several of the 5 required parts of the newspaper
Fair

Missing a few of the 5 required parts of a newspaper
Good

Missing a one of the 5 required parts of a newspaper
Excellent

All the 5 required parts of a newspaper are present



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