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Newspaper Project 
Newspaper Project
The student will make a newspaper including 4 articles and other features to share a chosen topic from their novel.
Rubric Code: N2346AX
By MrJorgeDelgado
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Overall newspaper
  Excellent

10 pts

Above Average

9 pts

Average

8 pts

Below Average

7 pts

Poor

6 pts

Main Article
30 pts

Excellent

Includes a main article that grabs attention from those around it. It should summarize the most important event/events that happened in the novel. It should be at least 4 paragraphs. No grammatical or few errors. Has multiple quotes from the novel as talking points.
Above Average

Includes a main article that grabs attention from those around it. It should summarize the most important event/events that happened in the novel. It should be at least 4 paragraphs. Has quotes from the novel as talking points.
Average

Includes a main article that relates to the story. It should summarize an important event/events that happened in the novel. It should be at least 3 paragraphs. Has quotes from the novel as talking points.
Below Average

Includes an event from the story. It should be at least 2 paragraphs. Has quotes from the novel as talking points.
Poor

Do not have a main event or the event doesn't relate to the overall plot of the story.
Weather/Setting
10 pts

Excellent

The weather is explained for over the story in relation to the week. Ex: Monday is start. Tuesday is rising action.
Above Average

The weather is explained for most of the story in relation to the week. Ex: Monday is start. Tuesday is rising action.
Average

The weather is explained for most of the story in relation to the week. Ex: Monday is start. Tuesday is rising action.
Below Average

The weather is explained for some of the story in relation to the week. Ex: Monday is start. Tuesday is rising action.
Poor

The weather relates to one event and is extremely small to the overall story.
Ask Alice
25 pts

Excellent

Includes an advice column that reflects advice that would be given during the time period chosen. The article has at least four paragraphs more and/or have two or fewer spelling/grammar errors.
Above Average

Includes an advice column that reflects advice that would be given during the time period chosen. The article has at least three paragraphs more and/or have three or fewer spelling/grammar errors.
Average

Includes an advice column that reflects advice that would be given during the time period chosen. The articles were two or three paragraphs long, but contained spelling/grammar errors.
Below Average

Includes an advice column that reflects advice that would be given during the time period chosen. The articles have only two paragraphs or a lot of spelling /grammatical errors.
Poor

Includes an advice column that reflects advice that would be given during the time period chosen. The articles have only one paragraph.
Obituaries/Advertisements
25 pts

Excellent

At least two ads or obituaries is written. It needs to follow the criteria for an ad. It be eye-catching and relate to the story. Needs to be spelled. All spelling and grammar is perfect.

Obituary: Needs to be 3 paragraphs minimum. All spelling and grammar is perfect.
Above Average

At least two ad or obituary is written. It needs to follow the criteria for an ad. It be eye-catching and relate to the story. Needs to be spelled. All spelling and grammar is perfect.

Obituary: Needs to be 2 paragraphs minimum. All spelling and grammar is decent.
Average

At least one ad or obituary is written. It needs to follow the criteria for an ad. It be eye-catching and relate to the story. Needs to be spelled. Decent spelling or grammar. Could use some work.

Obituary: Needs to be 2 paragraphs minimum. All spelling and grammar is decent.
Below Average

At least one ad or obituary is written. It needs to follow the criteria for an ad. It be eye-catching and relate to the story. Needs to be spelled. Decent spelling or grammar. Could use some work.

Obituary: Needs to be 2 paragraphs minimum. All spelling and grammar is decent.
Poor

No ads or obituaries. Not well done or many, many grammar errors.
Design
10 pts

Excellent

Two illustrations/photos were included that were related to an article. The design is well put together. It looks like a newspaper.
Above Average

Two illustrations/photos were included that were related to an article. The design is well put together. It looks like a newspaper. The photos are black and white
Average

One illustration/photos was included that were related to an article. The design is well put together. It looks sorta like a newspaper.
Below Average

One illustration/photos was included that were related to an article. The design is well put together. It looks sorta like a newspaper. The photo is black and white.
Poor

No illustration/photo was included.



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