Rubrics
Use the rubric
below to assess students' proficiency with the writing activity.
Evaluate whether students' skills are improving or whether they
may need additional support or instruction.
Scoring
- 5: proficient:
a high degree of competence
- 4: capable:
an above-average degree of competence
- 3: satisfactory:
a satisfactory degree of competence
- 2: emerging:
a limited degree of competence
- 1: beginning:
No key elements are adequately developed.
Amelia Earhart
Newspaper article or Radio Announcement
Name:
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Crafts
an inviting headline and lead. |
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Explains
the topic: an event from the life of Amelia Earhart. |
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Expresses
main idea in an introductory statement. |
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Answers
the questions: who, what, when, where, how. |
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Presents
and explains supporting details. |
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Provides
a conclusion that sums up main idea and gives insight
into Earhart's character. |
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Subtotal |
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Divide
subtotal by 6 to get Overall Score |
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