Romeo and Juliet Newspaper Assignment

Romeo  and  Juliet  Newspaper  Article  Rubric    

Total  out  of  50  points:  _____________________  

CATEGORY   10-­8   7-­5   4-­2   1-­0   Use  of  the   Play  

Student shows understanding of play by using ample background information and character overview in the creation of their news article. Student uses these facts to support their argument. Score:

Student shows understanding of play by using some background information and character overview creation of their news article. Student uses these facts to support their argument. Score:

Student shows understanding of play by using background information or character overview in the creation of their news story, and is weak in using these facts to support their argument. Score:

Student shows understanding of play but does not use background information and character overview in the creation of their news story, but is unable to use these facts to support their argument.   Score:  

Organization   &  Purpose  

Story is an excellent example of the inverted pyramid. Lead sentence/paragraph clearly establishes the purpose of the article and indicates understanding of the topic with many supporting details.       Score:  

Story is a good example of the inverted pyramid, with minor organizational problems. Lead sentence/paragraph indicates an understanding of the topic with several supporting details.     Score:  

Story contains the pyramid format, but has some organizational problems. The lead sentence/paragraph establishes the purpose of the article and demonstrates some understanding of the topic with some supporting details. Score:

Inverted pyramid is not present and there are multiple organizational problems. Lead sentence/paragraph does not establish purpose or understanding with little or no supporting details.       Score:  

Style  &   Transitions  

Active voice is used throughout the article. Writing is clear, concise, and professional. Transitions between quotes are smooth. Paragraphs are appropriate length.     Score:  

Active voice is used in most of the story. The writing is relatively clear, concise and professional. Transitions between quotes are adequate. Paragraphs are appropriate length.   Score:  

Little active voice is used in the story. The writing is acceptable, but not as clear as it could be. Transitions between quotes are choppy. Paragraphs are appropriate length.     Score:  

No active voice is used in the story. The writing is unclear and unacceptable.               Score:  

5  W’s   Article addresses the 5W's (who, what, when, where, and how).   Score:  

Article addresses the 5W's, but leaves one out.     Score:  

Article addresses the 5W's, but leaves two out. Score:

Article leaves more than two of the 5 W's out.     Score:  

Grammar  &   Mechanics  

News article uses correct grammar, mechanics, and spelling throughout.     Score:  

News article uses correct grammar, mechanics, and spelling throughout. Few errors made. Score:

There are three-four errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling.   Score:  

There are more than five errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling.   Score: