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News Article

Pretend you are a reporter for the Medieval Times and write an article about the spread of Christianity in Europe. Write a headline and a subhead. Begin with a strong lead. Answer the questions who, what, when, why (or how), and where in your article. Use at least 2 sources/quotes. Must include 2 photos relating to the topic. Must be 200 words long.

Rubric Code: WX42XC9

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Medieval Times News Article
	Below Basic 1 pts	Basic 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Advanced 5 pts
Writing Strategies	Below Basic Article is confusing and without a clear purpose. May not answer the who, what, when, where, and why or how questions. Writer seems unaware of audience. Includes no quotes.	Basic Article makes sense, but lacks organization. Answers most of the who, what, when, where, and why or how questions. Shows some awareness of audience. May wander off topic. Includes one quote.	Proficient Article is organized and makes sense. Answers the who, what, when, where, and why or how questions. Shows some awareness of audience. Stays on the topic. Includes two quotes.	Advanced Well organized and sequenced. Answers the who, what, when, where, and why or how clearly. Audience is clearly addressed. Maintains a central idea. Includes at least two quotes.
Writing Applications	Below Basic Very little description. Sentences are either brief or confusing. Vocabulary is basic with some words used incorrectly.	Basic Most facts and details that are relevant to the event. Writing lists facts in a stiff unrelated way. Writing does not seem to flow. Word choice needs improvement.	Proficient Includes description that adds interest to the article. The reader clearly understands what happened. The writing flows along in a smooth way. Vocabulary fits the topic.	Advanced Clearly explains the spread of Christianity in a clever or creative way. Strong lead. Includes details that create interest. Shows insight into why the event is important or memorable. Words are well chosen.
Completion	Below Basic Article is 100 words or less.	Basic Article is over 100 words but less than 150 words.	Proficient Article is not 200 words, but is more than 150 words.	Advanced Article is the correct length, 200 or more words.
Photos	Below Basic Article contains no photos	Basic Article contains one photos from medieval times may be related to the spread of Christianity.	Proficient Article contains one or two photos from medieval times but are not related to the spread of Christianity.	Advanced Article contains at least two photos from medieval times in regard to the spread of Christianity.
Knowledge	Below Basic Students show little to no knowledge concerning the spread of Christianity in Europe. No correct facts are included in article	Basic Students show little knowledge concerning the spread of Christianity in Europe, may contain incorrect facts.	Proficient Students show some knowledge concerning the spread of Christianity in Europe.	Advanced Students show a depth of knowledge concerning the spread of Christianity in Europe.

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