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Newspaper Article

Write a newspaper article highlighting the invention of the printing press and it's impact locally, nationally or world-wide. Your article should show you understand the event(s) that took place, who was involved and demonstrate your knowledge of the components of a newspaper article. You may include a picture/chart to enhance your article, but it is to be a minor part of your article. Remember - "just the facts!" Must be YOUR ORIGINAL WORK.

Rubric Code: AXBW757

By mklehudson

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Printing press Newspaper Article Enter rubric description
	Novice 1 pts	Practioner 3 pts	Expert 5 pts
Headline/Byline 5 pts Concise, short, catchy headline; bold & larger type; summarizes the story	Novice No Headline	Practioner Headline does not fully summarize the story; elements are missing: date, name of reporter, name of newspaper	Expert Summarizes the story; bold, large print; concise and catchy; accurate date of article; lists student reporter and name of newspaper article was written for
5 W's 5 pts The 5 W's are included in the article (preferably in first paragraph) - Who -What - When - Why - Where	Novice Article does not answer any of the 5W's	Practioner Article answers some of the following: "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)" and uses the information from questions 1 - 7	Expert Article answers "who, what, where, when, and why (sometimes also how)"; provides most critical information; uses questions 1 - 7 in article plus provides extra details
# of Paragraphs 5 pts Article should contain at least 3 paragraphs	Novice Less than 3 paragraphs in article	Practioner 3 paragraphs in article	Expert More than 3 paragraphs contained in article
Use of Facts 5 pts Facts are unbiased; be cautious not to present opinion as fact	Novice article contains no facts; opinions are presented as facts; facts contain bias	Practioner facts are presented in an unbiased manner; few opinions that may be construed as facts	Expert multiple unbiased facts to thoroughly explain story ; presents appropriate information/comments (quotes) from individuals involved in event.
Use of Language 5 pts use descriptive language to draw your reader into the story	Novice Article contains no descriptive adjectives or adverbs	Practioner uses some descriptive adjectives and adverbs throughout the article; uses descriptive language sparingly	Expert uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs throughout the article to make the story "real"
Spelling/Grammar 5 pts Correct spelling of words; correct punctuation; complete sentences; correct grammar	Novice more than 5 errors throughout article	Practioner Less than 5 errors	Expert All words spelled correctly; proper punctuation; complete sentences used; correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)

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