create a newsletter

1

Layout & Appearance

Newsletter is visually appealing and colorful, naturally filling  2 pages without leaving the sense that the author forced it to fill the space, good use of graphics & clip art.

*Article text is easy to read & consistent in font, style & size       (Ex. Comic Sans; bold; 14 point)  (no smaller than 12 point & no larger than 16 point.)                                  

 *Titles can be different from the article in text size, style and type. 

2

Content

Includes all of the following elements in a well-develop manner:

*Nameplate (Title)                               *Classroom Expectations                       *Classroom Highlights                             *Role of Technology in the Classroom                                 *Tech Links                              *Contact Information                   *Teacher Information               *Information about at least one classroom activity

3

Nameplate

Spans across top of page, properly sized, not distorted.  Includes:          1) name of newsletter, 2) date of publication, and 3) school

4

Tech Links

Contains three or more site links for student use with an explanation of each,  what parents are to do and a statement of what students are to do on these sites

5

Images

Three or more images (not clipart) that are 1) well selected, 2) scaled correctly, 3) have a caption AND 4) enhance the message. 

Clip art used to enhance newsletter.

6

Teacher Information

Includes all of the following:             1) teacher information, 2) photo and 3) fun fact about the teacher.       The section is nicely positioned & scaled in size. 

7

Mechanics

The text has no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling or word omissions

8      Written Reflection

One complete page reflection on the process of building the newsletter.