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Magazine Article Creation Project 
Magazine Article Creation Project
Develop a magazine article on a topic of your choice. Write at least a 5 paragraph article using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling. Once you have written the article, format the text and add graphics to create a pleasing 2 page (8.5"x12") spread for a magazine. Students will tell the story of their topic both visually and with the written word. Student should print out the article and hand it into the teacher upon the assigned due date.
Rubric Code: NXA289C
By cclark34
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Develop a magazine article on a topic of your choice. Write at least a 1 page article using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling. Once you have written the article, then using Photoshop and Illustrator, format the text and add graphics to create a pleasing 2 page (18x12") spread for a magazine. Students will tell the story of their topic both visually and with the written word.
  Below basic

Demonstrates little or no evidence of meeting the requirements and goals of the assignment. Project should be resubmitted.

0 pts

Basic

Has not met the requirements and goals of the assignment and need to make improvements.

5 pts

Proficient

Met the requirements and goals of the project

8 pts

Advanced

Exceeded the requirements and the goals of the project.

10 pts

Images
20 %

Project contains at least 1-2 images.
Below basic

Project does not contain any images.
Basic

Student includes an irrelevant photo or a photo taken poorly.
Proficient

Project contains a photo of a reasonable quality relevant to the topic being discussed
Advanced

Project includes 2 or more reasonably sized images that contract very well with the article.
Font Selection
15 %

Project contains type in an appropriate typeface, congruent with the tone of the images and the piece
Below basic

Project does not contain text.
Basic

Project includes text, but does include a change font from the default font.
Proficient

Font is selected to match with the writing of the author and is pleasing to the reader.
Advanced

Font is very pleasing to the eye and matches very well to the article being written. Multiple fonts are chosen carefully and inserted throughout the magazine with precision.
Cover Page
15 %

Project contains a cover page that is relevant to the article being written.
Below basic

Student does not include a cover page or cover page is irrelevant to the article written inside.
Basic

Project contains a sloppy, poorly prepared cover page with little or no color. Cover is somewhat relevant to the article written inside.
Proficient

Project contains a colorful cover page with reasonable esthetics that is pleasing to the eye. Cover is relevant to the article written inside.
Advanced

Project contains a well prepared, colorful cover page that appears similar to modern day magazines. Cover is colorful and is very relevant to the article written inside.
Authorship
50 %

Student presents an interesting and unique piece of writing, utilizing proper grammar, punctuation and capitalization.
Below basic

Student presents a poorly written piece which does not hold the audience's attention.
Basic

Project uses proper grammatical mechanics, however, does not have a clear theme, organizational structure or is difficult for the audience to understand.
Proficient

Project incorporates good mechanics along with good storytelling. Article is interesting for the audience to read.
Advanced

Project incorporates excellent mechanics along with excellent storytelling. Audience is engaged in reading the article.
Enter Lead/ Supporting Paragraphs
1 %

Presents unbiased facts; made up of several paragraphs, uses descriptive adjectives and adverbs, quote from individual involved in event
Below basic
Basic
Proficient
Advanced

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



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  • Writing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Typography, Journalism


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