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Newspaper Article
Create the front page of a newspaper for Maycomb, Alabama on the day after the Tom Robinson vs. State of Alabama Trial concluded.
Rubric Code: MX994WC
By beytebiere
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Beginner/Emerging

5 pts

Average

10 pts

Advanced

15 pts

Superior

20 pts

Headline/Byline
1 pts

Concise, short, catchy headline; bold & larger type; summarizes the story
Beginner/Emerging

Headline is missing or does not relate to article in a meaningful manner.
Average

Headline is present but is not catchy or is not formatted correctly.
Advanced

Relates to story but could provide a better hook.
Superior

Summarizes the story; original; bold, large print; concise and catchy; includes by-line
Lead/ Supporting Paragraphs
5 pts

Presents unbiased facts; made up of at least five paragraphs, uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs, and quotes at least three times from individuals involved in event
Beginner/Emerging

There is little or no organization in the article. Construction is sloppy.
Average

Article is somewhat organized but not easily understood by the uninformed reader. Construction is not neat.
Advanced

Lead paragraph provides most of the necessary information required for understanding; at least four paragraphs; good description of what is happening
Superior

Lead paragraph summarize what article will be about (5W's), multiple unbiased facts to thoroughly explain story; at least five paragraphs; uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make the story "real"; presents appropriate information/comments (at least three direct quotes) from individuals involved in event.
Spelling/Grammar
3 pts

Correct spelling of words; correct punctuation; complete sentences; correct grammar
Beginner/Emerging

Many spelling and punctuation errors, fragments, and grammatical errors
Average

Some spelling and punctuation errors, fragments, and grammatical errors
Advanced

Few spelling and punctuation errors, fragments, and grammatical errors
Superior

All words spelled correctly; proper punctuation; complete sentences used; correct grammar (verb/tense agreement, etc.)
Newspaper Layout
2 pts

Layout of article is consistent to article printing (columns), photo has caption, headline is noticeably larger than article text
Beginner/Emerging

Does not follow newspaper layouts, many spelling and grammar errors as well as fragments and run-on sentences.
Average

Looks similar to a newspaper, but some elements are missing.
Advanced

Looks like a newspaper, but missing a few elements or does not completely fill page.
Superior

Newspaper looks like the front page of a newspaper. It should be in columnar format with all parts of the paper filled. Article is printed in columns, caption is included with photo, photo related directly to article, font size is visually appealing for reader.
Additional Articles
2 pts

Three additional Articles should report on events in the United States and Maycomb at the time of the trial. Correct grammar, spelling, complete sentences,and punctuation
Beginner/Emerging

More than one additional article is missing and/or doesn't relate to time and place
Average

One additional article is missing or does not relate to time and place.
Advanced

All additional articles are present, but they don't all relate to the time and place.
Superior

Additional articles should provide relevant information for the time period and the events taking place in the country and Maycomb.



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  • Create the front page of a newspaper for Maycomb, Alabama on the day after the Tom Robinson vs. State of Alabama Trial concluded. It should include all elements of a front page. You should be an obj


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