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Compare/Contrast Writing: 2 Versions of the same news story 
Compare/Contrast Writing: 2 Versions of the same story.
The purpose of this rubric is to allow the students to know what the expectations are for writing a comparing/contrasting news reporting and completing the ending project presentation. The student will work with a partner to compare and contrast two versions of the same news story on an issue using a graphic organizer, and complete a presentation project.
Rubric Code: QX74272
By sramnarace
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric C/C Final Project
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Focus

Excellent

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters are very well acquainted with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and are able answer questions accurately and fluently about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.
Good

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters are familiar with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and are able to address most questions asked about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.
Fair

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters are somewhat familiar with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and have difficulty addressing some of the questions asked about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.
Needs Improvement

The presentation clearly demonstrates the presenters have very little familiarity with the Code of Ethics for Journalists given and have substantial difficulty addressing some of the questions asked about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.
Comparison points

Excellent

There are (3) three or more clear and distinct comparison examples between the reports.
Good

There are (3) three comparison examples between the reports.
Fair

There are (2) two clear comparison examples between the reports.
Needs Improvement

Student has provided two unclear or fewer comparison examples between the reports.
Contrasting points

Excellent

There are (3) three or more clear and distinct contrasting examples between the reports.
Good

There are (3) three contrasting examples between the reports.
Fair

There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the reports.
Needs Improvement

Student has provided two unclear or fewer contrasting examples between the reports.
Organization

Excellent

Clear evidence that the writer has used compare and contrast transition words and good lead ins to each idea.
Good

Writer has used some appropriate compare and contrast transition words.
Fair

Writer has used some transition words.
Needs Improvement

Transition words were not used.
Conventions

Excellent

Sentences are clear and punctuation is used to separate sentences. There is an indentation at the beginning of each paragraph. Capitalization of sentences, proper nouns, and titles is thorough. Proper spelling is used throughout.
Good

Most sentences are clear and end punctuation is used. Some paragraphs are indented. Capitalization is mostly correct. Most sentences contain proper spelling.
Fair

Sentences show some attention to completeness and punctuation. Indentation may or may not be present. Shows some understanding and attention to capitalization. Some words are misspelled.
Needs Improvement

Sentences may be unclear and punctuation is often missing. Paragraphs are not indented. Demonstrates little understanding or or attention to capitalization. Many words are misspelled.
Conclusion

Excellent

Essay states a thoughtful and logical conclusion based on the similarities and differences.
Good

Essay state a conclusion based on similarities and differences.
Fair

Conclusion is evident, but does not draw on any similarities or differences.
Needs Improvement

No evidence of any conclusion or summary.
PPT/ Prezi Presen

Excellent

Presentation is fully completed, neat, and includes your best work. All directions were followed. The presentation is creative, precise, visually appealing and the students are ready to go when it is their turn.
Good

Presentation is completed, neat, and includes some of your best work. All directions were mostly followed. The presentation is precise, visually appealing and the students are ready to go when it is their turn.
Fair

Presentation is completed, and neat. Some directions were mostly followed. The presentation is precise. The students are ready to go when it is their turn.
Needs Improvement

Presentation is not completed, and/ or very messy. Directions were not followed. The presentation is imprecise. The students are not ready to go when it is their turn..



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  • Compare/Contrast Essay, Writing, Essays, English,



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