You will be graded on a group basis. The rubric outlines the work the way that I will be grading these.
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Holocaust Reporting Assignment
9-10: Excellent
7-8: Proficient
4-6: Needs Improvement
0-3: Missing
Primary Sources Were Effectively Used
9-10 Reading of primary source material was thorough and effectively used in project.
7-8 Reading of primary source material was fairly thorough and was used in project.
4-6 Reading of primary source material was incomplete and not effectively used in project.
0-3 Reading of primary source material was not done or showed little information
Who, What, When, Where & How was answered by the student
9-10 All articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).
7-8 90-99% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).
4-6 75-89% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).
0-3 Less than 75% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and how).
Student Demonstrated Knowledge of the Subject
9-10 All students in the group can accurately answer all questions related to a) stories in the magazine and b) technical processes used to create the newspaper.
7-8 All students in the group can accurately answer most questions related to a) stories in the magazine and b) technical processes used to create the newspaper.
4-6 Most students in the group can accurately answer most questions related to a) stories in the magazine and b) technical processes used to create the newspaper.
0-3Several students in the group appear to have little knowledge about the facts and the technical processes used for the magaziner.
Contributions of Group Members
9-10 Each person in the group has contributed at least two articles and one graphic without prompting from teachers or peers.
7-8 Each person in the group has contributed at least one article and one graphic with a few reminders from peers.
4-6 Each person in the group has contributed at least one article with some minimal assistance from peers.
0-3 One or more students in the group required quite a lot of assistance from peers before contributing one article.
Articles - Purpose
9-10 90-100% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic.
7-8 85-89% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic.
4-6 75-84% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic.
0-3 Less than 75% of the articles establish a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic.
Articles - Supporting Details
9-10 The details in the articles are clear, effective, and vivid 80-100% of the time.
7-8 The details in the articles are clear and pertinent 90-100% of the time.
4-6 The details in the articles are clear and pertinent 75-89% of the time.
0-3 The details in more than 25% of the articles are neither clear nor pertinent.
Articles - Interest
9-10 The articles contain facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles exceptionally interesting to readers.
7-8 The articles contain facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles interesting to readers.
4-6 The article contains some facts or figures but is marginally interesting to read.
0-3The article does not contain facts or figures that might make it interesting to read.
Spelling and Proofreading
9-10 No spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.
7-8 N o more than a couple of spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.
4-6 No more than 3 spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.
0-3Several spelling or grammar errors remain in the final copy of the newspaper.
Layout - Columns
9-10 Columns are neatly typed in the "justified" type style. There are adequate and consistent "gutters" between all columns and articles. A glance at the newspaper makes you think "professional."
7-8 Columns are neatly typed. There are adequate and consistent "gutters" between all columns and articles. A glance at the newspaper makes you think fairly professional."
4-6 Columns are typed. There are adequate "gutters" between most columns and articles. It is easy to read, but looks somewhat nonprofessional.
0-3 Columns are not neatly typed and/or "gutters" are not adequate, so newspaper is somewhat difficult to read.
Layout - Headlines & Captions
9-10 All articles have headlines that capture the reader\\\\'s attention and accurately describe the content. All articles have a byline. All graphics have captions that adequately describe the people and action in the graphic.
7-8 All articles have headlines that accurately describe the content. All articles have a byline. All graphics have captions.
4-6 Most articles have headlines that accurately describe the content. All articles have a byline. Most graphics have captions.
0-3 Articles are missing bylines OR many articles do not have adequate headlines OR many graphics do not have captions.