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News Report (15%) 
Hatchet News Report and Presentation
In pairs, students will work collaboratively to produce a news report on a topic. The report will be written in the style of a news article, totalling from 450 to 550 words.
Rubric Code: RX867B5
By firvegea
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Level 1

2 pts

Level 2

4 pts

Level 3

6 pts

Level 4

8 pts

Engages the audience

Level 1

Begins with a loose reference to the novel/character; is missing the lead questions; if an investigative report, does not answer Why or How
Level 2

Begins with an introduction of the novel/character and includes at least two of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); also includes the Why or How
Level 3

Begins with an introduction of the novel/character and includes at least three of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); also includes the Why and How
Level 4

Begins with introduction of a relevant and interesting approach of the topic, including Who, What, Where, and When. Includes the Why and the How
Builds content

Level 1

Uses one strategy to develop content (i.e. only dialogue, no actions); sense of drama/creativity lacking
Level 2

Uses at least two strategies to develop content and enhance sense of drama
Level 3

Uses three to four strategies to develop content and heightens sense of drama
Level 4

Uses five or more strategies to develop content, such as, sequence and transitions, quotations, interviews, pictures, descriptive language/vocabulary and emotion. Dramatic sense is achieved.
Organization

Level 1

Contains numerous errors and little if any attention given to sequence or organization of a news report
Level 2

Contains some errors with small problems pertaining to sequence and organization of a news report
Level 3

The report has few errors and has a strong sequence and organization of a news report
Level 4

The report has no errors, is well proof-read and exhibits the proper sequence and organization of a news report.
Conventions

Level 1

There are several errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Errors frequently interrupt the flow of writing or blur clarity.
Level 2

There are some errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Errors seldom interrupt the clarity or flow of the writing.
Level 3

There are few errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Any errors do not blur clarity or interrupt the flow of the writing.
Level 4

There are no errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.
Critical Thinking

Level 1

Students demonstrate a lack of reflection upon task given. the piece of news lists or name information, but the topic is poorly developed.
Level 2

Students demonstrate a minimal understanding of the task given, by ignoring the social/emotional/political/educational, etc. implications and consequences of the topic.
Level 3

Students reflect in general terms about the task given, by the events chosen to develop their report. Some implications and consequences are taken into account.
Level 4

Students critically reflect about chosen topic, by handling the topic in a critical way, i.e. they consider the social/emotional/political/educational, etc. implications and consequences of the topic.



Keywords:
  • media, news investigation



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