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Newspaper

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

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Newspaper Enter rubric description
	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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