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Macbeth Newspaper 
Rubric Code: XX7B27W
By msdragich
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Element Missing

Self-explanatory

10 pts

Below Expectations

The student needs to re-examine their efforts.

15 pts

Meets Expectations

The student met the minimum requirements.

21 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The student exceeded the minimum requirements

30 pts

News Articles

Please refer to the project description or read a newspaper for detail on hard news stories.
Element Missing

Student's newspaper did not have the required two hard news articles.
Below Expectations

Student created two hard news articles that did not meet the following expectations: events depicted accurately, contained indirect and direct quotes, objective, an appropriate headline, lead paragraph, and byline.
Meets Expectations

Student wrote the required two hard news articles. Student accurately depicted events from the play with direct and indirect quotes. Student's account was objective. Each article has an appropriate headline, lead paragraph, and byline.
Exceeds Expectations

Student created more than the two required hard news articles. Student accurately depicted events from the play with direct and indirect quotes. Student's account was objective. Each article had an appropriate headline, lead paragraph, and byline.
Ads

This section is separate from the classified ads.
Element Missing

Student's newspaper did not have the required two ads.
Below Expectations

Student created two ads but did not meet the following expectations: each ad either featured a product or service mentioned in the play or endorsed by a character in the play, or the endorsing characters did not match with the product or service advertised.
Meets Expectations

Student created the required two ads. Each ad either featured a product or service mentioned in the play or endorsed by a character in the play. The endorsing characters may or may not match with the product or service advertised.
Exceeds Expectations

Student created more than the required two minimum ads. Each ad either featured a product or service mentioned in the play or endorsed by a character in the play. The endorsing characters matched well with the product or service advertised.
Obituaries

Please refer to the project description or read an actual obituary for details.
Element Missing

Student's newspaper did not have the required three obituaries.
Below Expectations

Student created the minimum required three obituaries but did not meet the following expectations: each obituary featured a summary of the deceased's life and accomplishments, listed surviving family members, and gave information on the funeral or memorial services.
Meets Expectations

Student created the three required obituaries. Each obituary featured a summary of the deceased's life and accomplishments, listed surviving family members, and gave information on the funeral or memorial services.
Exceeds Expectations

Student created more than the three required obituaries. Each obituary featured a summary of the deceased's life and accomplishments, listed surviving family members, and gave information on the funeral or memorial services.
Advice Column

Please refer to the project description or read an actual advice column.
Element Missing

Student did not include an advice column in their newspaper.
Below Expectations

Student created the minimum advice letter and response but did not meet the following expectations: student wrote the advice response from the perspective of a character in the play and student's advice column obeyed the typical advice column format.
Meets Expectations

Student created the minimum advice letter and response. Student wrote the advice response from the perspective of a character in the play. Student's advice column obeyed the typical advice column format.
Exceeds Expectations

Student created more than the minimum advice letter and response. Student wrote the advice response from the perspective of a character in the play. Student's advice column obeyed the typical advice column format.
Classified Ads

This section is separate from the ads.
Element Missing

The student's newspaper did not contain the required two classified ads.
Below Expectations

Student created the required two classified ads but did not meet the following expectations: each classified ads appeared to be written by characters from the play and the ads accurately reflects the character's personality or events from the play.
Meets Expectations

Student created the required two classified ads. Each classified ads appeared to be written by characters from the play. The ads accurately reflects the character's personality or events from the play.
Exceeds Expectations

Student created more than the required two classified ads. Each classified ads appeared to be written by characters from the play. The ads accurately reflects the character's personality or events from the play.
Journalistic Standards

Saying you got it from Google does not count as properly attributing credit to a source.
Element Missing
Below Expectations

The newspaper has too many spelling or grammar errors. No articles and columns are accompanied by pictures or graphics OR pictures do not have captions containing their source information.
Meets Expectations

The newspaper has some spelling or grammar errors. Few articles and columns are accompanied by pictures or graphics. Pictures still have captions containing their source information.
Exceeds Expectations

The student did an exceptional job in meeting the standards of professional journalists. Their newspaper is free from spelling or grammar errors. The articles and columns are mostly accompanied by well-chosen pictures or other graphics. Each picture has a caption below with the source information.
Points for Artistic Expression
Pay attention to the individual boxes below for artistic expression points.
Name of Newspaper

Student created an appropriate name for their newspaper and featured it on the front page in a large, easy to read font.
Element Missing

0 - Student did not choose an appropriate name for their newspaper.
Below Expectations

1 - Student did not choose a name for their newspaper. Name is not featured on the front page.
Meets Expectations

2 - Student chose an appropriate name for their newspaper.
Exceeds Expectations

3 - Student's chose to name their newspaper using a clever title or pun.
Overall Neatness

How neat and professional does your newspaper appear?
Element Missing
Below Expectations

0 - Newspaper does not have a neat enough appearance for a high school assignment. The newspaper was obviously produced in a hurry and shows it. No points are awarded for a slapdash product.
Meets Expectations

3 - Newspaper was somewhat neat in appearance. While not professional enough for the adult world, the student created an acceptable product for a high school assignment.
Exceeds Expectations

5 - Newspaper was exceptionally neat and professional looking. Fonts were clear and easy to read. The pages weren't overwhelmed by pictures. The student could produce a newsletter in the adult world in the future.
Above & Beyond

Student examined the sections of a typical newspaper and created their own addition to the guidelines along with appropriate content.
Element Missing
Below Expectations

0 - Student made no effort to research and add additional sections beyond the project guidelines. No bonus points awarded.
Meets Expectations

3 - Student researched the typical sections of a newspaper and attempted to create their own content. There is an issue with the content created.
Exceeds Expectations

9 - Student took the initiative to research what sections a typical newspaper has, chose one, and created appropriate content for their newspaper clearly based on the play.
Muse Bonus

You followed your muse, and she led you to success.
Element Missing
Below Expectations

0 - Student did not include artwork or only used art created by other people.
Meets Expectations

3 - Student included their own original artwork, but their art does not clearly link back to the play or the content of their newspaper.
Exceeds Expectations

6 - Student took the initiative to create their own original artwork to decorate the pages of their newspaper. This can include, but is not limited to: sketches, painting, poetry, short stories, or sculpture. Artwork clearly links back to the play or the content of their newspaper.
What grade did you get?
  D Range

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C Range

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B Range

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A Range

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Total your points and see ->

D Range

121-141 points
C Range

142-161 points
B Range

162-181 points
A Range

182-203 points




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