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Broadcast Story Package 
Students will produce a complete broadcast package. (voice-over/soundbites/standup/B-roll
Rubric Code: BX9A842
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Topic

4

Student(s) properly engage in an interesting topic regarding a school or local issue/event.
3

Student(s) choose an issue or event to cover.
2

Student(s) require ideas to generate a package idea.
1

Topic teacher generated
Organization

4

Information is gathered from multiple electronic non-electronic sources and reliable interviews.
3

Information is gathered from multiple electronic and non-electronic sources and reliable sources, but more information is required.
2

Information is gathered from limited electronic and non-electronic sources and other sources.
1

Little information is gathered from non-electronic or electronic sources only. Interviews don't add to the strength of overall package. Too much teacher input.
Interview Preparation

4

Student(s) generate informed questions and set up appointments.
3

Student(s) generate questions and set up appointments.
2

Student(s) generate questions for interviews or set up appointments, but with some help from the teacher.
1

Questions or appointments are teacher generated.
Script

4

Script is compete, well written and clearly tells the story. Sound bites are introduced smoothly. Stand up statement is strong.
3

Script is complete, tells the story but jumps around a bit. Sound bites introduced but may be incorrectly setup. Stand up relates to story.
2

Script is complete but poorly written and/or Soundbites introduced incorrectly and/or stand up incomplete.
1

Script isn't complete and/or soundbites not introduced and/or stand up not done. Story is disjointed and not well-written.
Shooting Script

4

Shot list is detailed and organized. Students included all the information needed to go out into the field.
3

Shot list generated and completed
2

Shot list was poorly generated and/ is noticeable in the final project.
1

Shot list was poorly generated and/or not followed.
Production
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Idea

4

Accurately addresses topic and generates viewer interest.
3

Generates interest. Topic addressed well, but some points vague.
2

Describes issue fairly well but does not generate viewer interest, nor are thoughts complete.
1

Does not address issue or topic well . Does not generate interest.
Sequencing

4

Information is in logical, interesting sequence which the viewer can follow.
3

Student(s) present information in logical sequence which the viewer can follow.
2

The viewer has difficulty following work because student jumps around.
1

Sequence of information is difficult to follow.
Interview Setup

4

All W's and H are accurately and logically answered Student(s) generated informed questions and set up appointments.
3

W's and H are accurately and logically answered.
2

Some of the W's and H are asked, but follow-up questions are missing which would have added to the story.
1

Poor questioning and listening skills .
Interview Conducting

4

If needed, both pro and con source evident in final project. Rule of Thirds and composition of subject well-done.
Two shot and reverse shot included.
3

Student(s) accurately conduct appropriate interviews of sources.

Composition of subject is good. Two shot and reverse shot included.
2

Interviews completed, but not well-done.

Composition of subject is fair. Missing reversal and/or two shot.
1

Student(s) conduct interview(s) and/or it is conducted immaturely and inaccurately.

Composition of subject is poor. Missing reversal and/ or two shot.
Conventions/Voice over

4

Audio does not have grammatical errors, well-paced. Talent is easily understood.
3

No grammatical errors, but sentence structure distracts the listener.
2

Some grammatical errors. Script structure awkward for the listener.
1

Poorly written and poorly paced.
B-Roll

4

Location shots, composition, choice of visuals add to the package. Camera work is superb.
3

B-roll is good, but shots could have been more varied. Camera work is good.
2

The B-roll and composition is boring and fails to catch viewer's attention. Camera work needs attention.
1

Poor B-roll. Limited effort is obvious in location shots and composition. Poor camera work.
Post-Production
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Editing

4

Varied shots and crisp editing moves story along. Visually attractive and follows storyline.
3

Visual storytelling good , but the editing could be cleaner.
2

Editing distracts from the story in a few areas.
1

Poorly edited and the viewer is distracted throughout the package.
Effects/Text

4

Effects/Transitions are justified and lower-third text applied to subjects and talent.
3

Effects and lower third text evident.
2

Effects may be overdone and lower thirds not applied where needed.
1

Effects missing or overdone. Limited or no lower third text.
Natural Sound/ Audio Levels

4

Student makes appropriate audio adjustments for voice overs, natural sound and interviewees.
3

Audio adjustments could have been made in the segment, but overall well done.
2

Audio levels are distracting in areas of the package.
1

Audio levels are poorly monitored. This would not be air able.
Story Content
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Inform & Educate

4

Idea or topic is well-addressed and generates interest.
3

Generates viewer interest.
2

Addresses issue or topic but does not generate viewer interest.
1

Does not describe event or topic well and does not generate viewer interest.
Standup

4

The standup bridges well and is not only creative but adds to the overall appeal of the story. Composition is excellent.
3

The standup is included in the package.
2

The standup does not add to the story and is not scripted well .
1

The standup is either missing or poorly done.
Creativity
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Artistic Technique

4

Original. Visually engaging. Style compliments and enhances message.
3

Package done well, but lacks artistic elements.
2

Package complete with elements, but falls below expectations.
1

Package incomplete or falls well below expectiations.
Effective Message

4

Story unfolds in a logical and intriguing way. Demonstrates original thinking and careful scripting.
3

Story follows a logical thread and holds interest.
- Video reflects script and supports message.
2

Story follows a logical thread but fails to hold interest.
1

Story is disjointed and hard to follow. Information is confusing.
Airability
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Airability

4

News story is appropriate, visually and technically correct and will be aired.
3

News story is appropriate, visually ready to air but needs technical work.
2

News story lacks in content and needs technical work to be aired.
1

News story is unable to air due to lack of/ or inappropriate content. Technically incomplete.



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