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Brooks County Gazette

Students will put together a fictional newspaper describing immigration, urban living and working conditions, and the rise of unions at the turn of the 20th century.

Rubric Code: N846W8

By randrews

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Immigration, Urbanization, & Unions
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Design	Poor It is clear that not a lot of time and effort were put into the overall layout of the paper. Neatness and organization are below acceptable levels and make the paper feel thrown together. Photos are either not included or irrelevant.	Fair Some time and effort were put into the overall layout of the paper. Neatness and organization are ok, but could be better. Photos are included but seem to be randomly added.	Good It is clear that time and effort were put into the overall layout of the paper. Neatness and organization are top notch. Photos are included in appropriate places and add to the overall effectiveness of the paper.
Spelling/Grammar	Poor The paper has more than 6 spelling and/or grammar errors.	Fair There are between 2 & 6 spelling and/or grammar errors in the paper.	Good There is 1 or less spelling and/or grammar errors in the paper.
Accuracy	Poor Some of the information placed in the paper as fact is inaccurate. Also, editorials lack solid reasoning for their opinion.	Fair All information placed in the paper as fact is accurate. However, the editorials lack solid reasoning for their opinion.	Good All information placed in the paper as fact is accurate. Also, editorials include reasons for their point of view.
Class Time	Poor A lot of class time was spent not working on the paper. The group had to be asked numerous times to quit down and/or get back to work.	Fair Most class time was spent working on the paper. The group had to be asked 2 or fewer times to quit down and/or get to work.	Good All class time was spent working on the paper. The group never had to be asked to quit down and/or get to work.