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Newspaper Article 
Yearbook Spread
Rubric Code: AX776AW
By msdragich
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Public Rubric
Subject: Journalism  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Yearbook Spread
  Poor

1 pts

Needs Improvement

3 pts

Ready to Go

5 pts

Photography

(Optional category since not every article runs a photo.)
Poor

Student did not give credit to the source of the photo.
Needs Improvement

Student used a photo that was partially related to the article but gave appropriate credit to the source of the photo.
Ready to Go

Student obtained multiple interesting photos of the event. Student gave appropriate credit to the source of the photo in the caption.
Article Execution

How you write is as important as what you're writing about.
Poor

Student wrote little text. Individuals or groups are not identified. Student's text contains errors in grammar, spelling, or usage.
Needs Improvement

Student wrote text which was unclear or lacked detail. Student needs to fix inaccurate text copy. Student's text may contain a minor error in grammar, spelling, or usage.
Ready to Go

Student wrote clearly understandable text in comprehensive detail. Student double-checked to ensure accuracy of names and events. Student's text is free of errors.
Article Subject

Did you pick a topic high school students are interested in?
Poor

Student did not choose a subject appropriate to a high school newspaper.
Needs Improvement

Student chose a subject appropriate to a high school newspaper and generated some interest.
Ready to Go

Student chose an excellent topic for a high school newspaper and generated more than 10 page clicks.
Overall Presentation

What is the impression you give your reader?
Poor

Article shows minimal effort. This article was thrown together with little effort or attention.
Needs Improvement

Article shows some effort, but is uninteresting, sloppy, or unattractive. While some planning may show, the overall effect is unorganized.
Ready to Go

Article shows time, attention to detail, and is attractive to look at.
The pages are orderly, show clear planning, and is reader-friendly.
Use of Time / Deadlines

How diligent were you? Did you show initiative?
Poor

Student spent too much time on distractions and either was unable to meet their deadline or produced a substandard spread. Since their work now shifts to their editor to fix for publication, their grade points do as well.
Needs Improvement

Student was occasionally distracted during work periods. Student had to be reminded once or twice to put distractions away and return to work. Student met their deadline.
Ready to Go

Student used their class time to work on their tasks. Student did not need to be reminded to return to their task. Student completed all elements of their spread within the allotted time.



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