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News Reports Using Green Screen and iMovie 
News Reports Using Green Screen and iMovie
After investigating the structure and organization of the news, students will write, film, and edit a news-like report that creatively teaches our current language arts concept to the class.
Rubric Code: CXAA9WB
By sheffermanc
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric News Story Presentation
  A

5 pts

B

4 pts

C

3 pts

D

2 pts

E

1 pts

Engages the audience

A

Topic is newsworthy (even if it is fictitious). The newscast begins with an introduction of a relevant and interesting topic, including Who, What, Where, and When. Then, the investigative report, includes the Why and the How.
B

Topic is newsworthy (even if it is fictitious). The newscast begins with an introduction of the topic and includes at least three of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When). May include Why or How.
C

Topic is newsworthy (even if it is fictitious). The newscast begins with an introduction of the topic and includes at least two of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When).
D

Newsworthiness is unclear. Begins with a loose reference to the topic; leaves out more than one of the lead questions.
E

Topic is not newsworthy. Introduction is not relevant to the topic.
Builds content

A

Uses five or more strategies to develop content, such as, sequence, quotations, interviews, pictures, descriptive language/vocabulary and emotion.
B

Uses three to four strategies to develop content.
C

Uses at least two strategies to develop content.
D

Uses one strategy to develop content.
E

News story incomplete.
Establishes a conclusion

A

Presenter establishes a sense of summary using various strategies which re-iterate main points discussed in presentation. Concluding remarks may pose questions for further thinking and reflection
B

Presenter uses more than one strategy to summarize information. Poses one question for the audience to reflect upon
C

Presenter wraps-up with a weak and brief conclusion.
D

Presenter wraps-up with an irrelevant conclusion.
E

Presentation ends without any concluding remarks.
Written Report

A

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

The report has few errors and has a strong sequence and organization.
C

Contains some errors with small problems pertaining to sequence and organization.
D

Contains numerous errors and little if any attention given to sequence or organization.
E

News report not completed/handed in.
Oral Presentation

Enthusiasm
A

Demonstrates strong positive feelings about the topic during the entire presentation.
B

Shows positive feelings about the topic presented
C

Shows some interest in the topic
D

Presenter lacks enthusiasm.
E

Shows absolutely no interest in the topic
Oral Presentation

Elocution
A

Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of words/terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
B

Student’s voice is clear and pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can easily hear the presentation.
C

Student’s voice is low-medium, incorrectly pronounces some terms, audience still has some difficulty hearing presentation.
D

Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms.
E

Student speaks too quietly; cannot be heard.
Technology

The overall aesthetic of the News Report. The overall impression from viewing.
A

News Report is well edited. Scenes transitioned smoothly. Use of green screen was very creative and effective.
B

Minimal distractions. Effective use of the green screen with some creativity present.
C

There are some problems but overall the News Report is able to communicate about the issue. Use of green screen satisfactory.
D

Presentation contains some problems that distract from the message. Green screen usage ineffective.
E

There are many problems with the News Report that distract from its effectiveness. Problems may include sound issues, poor information, too brief, etc.
L.A. Concept

The current language arts concept is included in the telling of a current news-story.
A

The language arts concept is thoroughly taught in the form of a creative and engaging news story. Student does an excellent job of incorporating all important details of the language arts concept.
B

The language arts concept is taught in the form of a news story, and while it is engaging, it is not very creative. Student does a good job of incorporating important details of the language arts concept.
C

The language arts concept is taught in the form of a news story, but it is not very creative or engaging. Student does a fair job of incorporating important details of the language arts concept.
D

The student attempts to teach the language arts concept in the form of a news story, but it is not creative or convincing. Student does not incorporate enough important details of the language arts concept.
E

The student does not attempt to teach the language arts concept in the form of a news story. Student barely incorporates any important details of the language arts concept.



Keywords:
  • media, news investigation, language arts



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