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Among The Hidden News Report and Presentation 
Hatchet News Report and Presentation
Students will work collaboratively and independently to produce a news report on the issues in Among The Hidden. These include: the existence of shadow children, the Population Law, Population Police, inequity between Barons and the rest of the population. The report will be written in the style of a news article or a news interview, totalling 2-3 pages typed double-spaced. You will present the report to the rest of the class using a News Report or Radio. If you choose News Report, you may video-tape your report. Radio will be done using Audacity.
Rubric Code: W78CX9
By MrsShields
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Media/Oral/visual
Using Audacity, MovieMaker, iMovie or video
Engages the audience

application & communication
Answers the 5W's & 1H
Speech is understandable
Reports stay on topic
Level 1

Begins with a loose reference to the novel/character; is missing the lead questions; if an investigative report, does not answer Why or How
Level 2

Begins with an introduction of the novel/character and includes at least two of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); also includes the Why or How
Speech is not always clear and topic is easily understood
Level 3

Begins with an introduction of the novel/character and includes at least three of the lead questions (Who, What, Where, and When); also includes the Why and How
Speech is clear and topic is easily understood
Level 4

Begins with introduction of a relevant and interesting approach of novel/character, including Who, What, Where, and When. Includes the Why and the How
Speech is clear and topic is easily understood
Builds content

Knowledge
Level 1

Uses one strategy to develop content (i.e. only dialogue, no actions); sense of drama/creativity lacking
Level 2

Uses at least two strategies to develop content and enhance sense of drama
Level 3

Uses three to four strategies to develop content and heightens sense of drama
(Cliff hangers, questions, musical interludes, advertisements specific to characters in novel)
Level 4

Uses five or more strategies to develop content, such as, sequence and transitions, quotations, interviews, pictures, descriptive language/vocabulary and emotion. Dramatic sense is achieved.
Use of different media

knowledge & application
Level 1

Use of chosen media is limited;
Media presentation is not clear and does not have a clear audience.
Level 2

media form chosen is specific for the presentation;
Audience is identified, but may not be clearly identified (ex: ad in radio show may not clearly represent a target audience from ATH);
Level 3

Media choice connects with a specific audience and the audience relates specifically to the setting in Among The Hidden
(ex: Barons, farmers, shadow children, politicians, Population Police)
Level 4

Media choice connects with specific audience and relates specifically to the setting in Among The Hidden.
Connections to other events/books/time settings are made during the presentation.
Writing
Meets assignment checklist

Knowledge & Understanding
Level 1

Presentation and/or report missing key items from checklist (e.g. depiction of Luke's feelings are not accurate to the novel - no evidence)
Level 2

Presentation and/or report missing items from checklist (e.g. headline could be catchier)
Level 3

Presentation and/or report meets the checklist
Level 4

Presentation and/or report meets and exceeds the checklist. Goes beyond what is asked with creative additions or thought-provoking items
Written Report

Application & communication
Level 1

Contains numerous errors and little if any attention given to sequence or organization of a news report
Level 2

Contains some errors with small problems pertaining to sequence and organization of a news report
Level 3

The report has few errors and has a strong sequence and organization of a news report
Level 4

The report has no errors, is well proof-read and exhibits the proper sequence and organization of a news report.



Keywords:
  • Among the Hidden, media, news investigation



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