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Newspaper Book Report 
Newspaper Book Report
Make a newspaper about the fictional book you just read. All components must be present: Current events, Spotlight on the character, Theme, Weather Report, Advertisement, Newspaper Name, Picture of Favorite Scene, Caption describing scene
Rubric Code: RX933X9
By mrochkof
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Newspaper Book Report
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Features

Excellent

All eight features cover the required components and go beyond expectations with proper elaboration and organization.
Good

Eight features are covered with the main detail required for each section.
Fair

Six out of the eight features are covered in the paper, details are not clear or neatly done.
Poor

Three or less features are completed.
Content

Excellent

All necessary information was presented logically and recorded properly. The content goes into thorough detail and the reader has a clear understanding of the summary, theme, and character traits for the newspaper.
Good

Necessary information was covered logically and recorded properly. The content was presented clearly and there is a general understanding of the summary, theme, and character traits for the newspaper.
Fair

Most important information is presented in a logical sequence and recorded properly. Understanding of the content is unclear in parts. Limited in detail and flow of ideas is incomplete or brief.
Poor

Significant information is missing, or not recorded properly. There is an evident lack of understanding with the summary, theme and character development with the book. Less than three sentences provided in the sections.
Creativity

Excellent

Project is truly original and characterizes creativity and personalization of the project to the text or self. Neatness is evident.
Good

Significant evidence of creative license or initiative to personalize project to suit text or self. Neatness is present.
Fair

Student took little creative license or initiative to personalize project to suit text or self. Neatness is weak in some areas.
Poor

Student took no creative license or initiative to personalize project to suit text or self. Newspaper is sloppy and carelessly put together.
Editing & Publishing

Excellent

There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise. Paper can be fluently read without stopping because of grammar errors.
Good

A couple errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure and structure Proof-reading evident.
Fair

Some errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments or structure Proof-reading questionable.
Poor

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments or structure. No evidence of proof-reading.
Advertisement/weather

Excellent

The newspaper is well represented with pictures or graphic designs. No stick figures are present.
Good

The newspaper is partially represented with pictures or graphic designs.
Fair

Few pictures or graphic designs are present. Stick figures may have been used. Sloppy.
Poor

There are no pictures or graphic designs on the newspaper.




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