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Headline & Byline & images

16 points

Article has a headline that captures the reader's attention and accurately describes the content. Includes author of the article.

All images have captions that explain the image.

Article has a headline that accurately describes the content. Includes author of the article.

All images have captions that explain the image.

Article has a headline that does not describe the content. May or may not include the author of the article.

Some images do not have captions that explain the image.

Article is missing headline. Author is missing.

All images are missing captions.

Layout - Flag

18 points

The name of the newspaper is clearly visible and is in a font that makes it stand out from other content. The date and edition of the newspaper appear below the name in a smaller font.

The name of the newspaper is in a font that makes it stand out from other content. The date and edition of the newspaper appear below the name in a smaller font.

The name of the newspaper is in a font that makes it stand out from other content. Either the date or the edition number of the newspaper appears below the name in a smaller font.

The name of the newspaper does not stand out OR both the name and edition of the newspaper are missing on one or more pages.

Spelling and Proofreading

16 points

No spelling or grammar errors

No more than a couple of spelling or grammar errors

No more than 3 spelling or grammar errors

Several spelling or grammar errors

Historical Advertisement

10 Points

1 advertisement for an item developed between 1850 and 1914 is present.

1 advertisement for an item developed between 1850 and 1914 is present.

1 advertisement for an item developed between 1850 and 1914 is present.

Advertisement is missing or not from the time period 1850 and 1914.

Who, What, When, Where & Why

20 Points

Article thoroughly address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and why).

90-99% of the articles sufficiently address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).

75-89% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).

Less than 75% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and how).

Content Accuracy/Supporting Details

20 Points

3 news articles on topics dealing with imperialism are present.

One interview with a historical character from the same time period as one of the news articles is included.

Details give the reader important information (8-10 facts) which accurately portray the beliefs, point-of-view, or event being discussed.

Correct time period has been followed.

3 news articles on topics dealing with imperialism are present.

One interview with a historical character from the same time period as one of the news articles is included.

Details give the reader important information (6-7 accurate facts present). The information reflects an understanding of the time period. A few facts may be questionable but do not detract from the story line.

3 news articles on topics dealing with imperialism are present.

One interview with a historical character from the same time period as one of the news articles is included.

Details in the entry give some information (4-5 accurate facts) to the reader. They do reflect some understanding of the time period.

Most facts presented in the story are accurate (at least 70%).

Details in the entry give little to no detail, do not relate to the texts that have been read, and reflect little understanding of the time period. (3 or fewer accurate facts)

OR Numerous factual errors in the story.

May be missing the interview with a historical character.