WORLD HISTORY NAMES: ____________________________________________

UNIT 7B INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION STORY ASSIGNMENT: _______________________________

NHSWH NEWS RUBRIC FOR NEWSCAST

This document is for your reference. Review the rubrics closely and understand how you will be graded on both
the formative and summative assessments. Please note the three components you will be graded on during the
work days. The newscast is worth THIRTY SIX summative points so be sure to pay close attention to the
expectations.

SOURCING MY SOURCES __________ /8 (FORMATIVE)
DUE: ________________________

ASSIGNMENT SCORE 4 3 2 1
OPVL of
Evidence #1


OPVL method is
clear, thorough and
complete for the
source you
selected.
OPVL method of
analysis is
somewhat clear,
thorough and
complete for the
source you
selected.
OPVL method of
analysis is
somewhat unclear
and partially
incomplete for the
source you
selected.
OPVL method of
analysis is not
clear, thorough or
complete for the
source you
selected.
OPVL of
Evidence #2


OPVL method is
clear, thorough and
complete for the
source you
selected.
OPVL method of
analysis is
somewhat clear,
thorough and
complete for the
source you
selected.
OPVL method of
analysis is
somewhat unclear
and partially
incomplete for the
source you
selected.
OPVL method of
analysis is not
clear, thorough or
complete for the
source you
selected.

HOW WILL THIS HELP MY STORY __________ /16 (FORMATIVE)
DUE: ________________________

ASSIGNMENT SCORE 4 3 2 1
How Will This
Help My Story
Evidence #1


Clear and accurate
connection made
between evidence
and story.
Thorough analysis
present.
Somewhat clear
and accurate
connection made
between evidence
and story.
Somewhat
thorough analysis
present.
Unclear and
inaccurate
connection made
between evidence
and story.
Thorough analysis
is not present.
Assignment is
incomplete. Very
little connection
made between
evidence and story.
Analysis is not
present.
How Will This
Help My Story
Evidence #2


Clear and accurate
connection made
between evidence
and story.
Thorough analysis
present.
Somewhat clear
and accurate
connection made
between evidence
and story.
Somewhat
thorough analysis
present.
Unclear and
inaccurate
connection made
between evidence
and story.
Thorough analysis
is not present.
Assignment is
incomplete. Very
little connection
made between
evidence and story.
Analysis is not
present.

STORYBOARDING AND SCRIPTING __________ /8 (FORMATIVE)
DUE: ________________________

ASSIGNMENT SCORE 4 3 2 1
Storyboarding
and Scripting


Thoroughly done
and completed.
Somewhat
thoroughly done
and mostly
completed.
Somewhat done
and partially
completed.
Barely started.
NEWSCAST __________ /36 (SUMMATIVE)
DUE: ________________________

For each component, parts of descriptions can apply from a range of scores resulting in an average score.

COMPONENT SCORE 4 3 2 1 0
Content The content
includes a clear
statement of
purpose or
theme and is
creative,
compelling and
clearly written.
A rich variety of
supporting
information in
the newscast
contributes to
understanding
the main idea.
Information is
presented as a
connected
theme with
accurate,
current
supporting
information
that contributes
to
understanding
the main idea.
Details are
logical and
persuasive
information is
effectively used.

The content
does not
present a
clearly stated
theme, is vague,
and some of the
supporting
information
does not seem
to fit the main
idea or appears
as a
disconnected
series of scenes
with no unifying
main idea.

The content
lacks a central
theme, clear
point of view
and logical
sequence of
information.
Much of the
supporting
information is
irrelevant to the
overall
message.

No points can
be given.
Failure to
meet
requirements.
Research and
Resources
Script and
performance
indicate the
group has
accurately
collected and
interpreted
sources of
information
from credible
sources.

Script and
performance
indicate the
group has
recorded some
relevant
information
from credible
sources.
Script and
performance
indicate the
group has
misinterpreted
information.
Script and
performance
indicate the
group has failed
to record
applicable
information.

No points can
be given.
Failure to
meet
requirements.
Organization
and
Presentation of
Newscast
Well-developed
and organized
presentation.
Listeners are
able to follow
along easily. All
required
segments are
included.
Developed and
organized
presentation.
Listeners are
able to follow
along easily.
Most or all
required
segments are
included.
Adequately-
developed,
somewhat
organized
presentation.
Important links
missing.
Somewhat
difficult to
follow ideas.
Some
requirements
missing.
Presentation is
underdeveloped
and
unorganized.
Pieces of
information
seem
disconnected.
Very difficult to
follow and draw
meaning from.
Several
required
segments
missing.

No points can
be given.
Failure to
meet
requirements.