About this Daily Classroom Special:
This worksheet is part of the Daily Classroom Special Up on Mount Olympus—A Study of Greek Mythology by Lisa Kihn.
GREEK NEWSPAPER
ASSESSMENT RUBRICS
Content and Organization
5
Used the correct newspaper format
Included all of the required items
Project was completed on time
3
Layout is not in the newspaper format
One of the required items is missing
Project is one day late
1
Layout is unclear to the reader
Missing more than one item
Project is more than a day late
Conventions
5
Punctuation is smooth and guides the reader through the text
Paragraphs clearly state ideas and include topic sentences and supporting details
Spelling is correct
Conventions may be manipulated, particularly grammar, for stylistic effect
The text is long enough and complex enough to engage the reader
3
Paragraphs sometimes run together or begin in the wrong place
Text is too simple or too short for the reader to fully enjoy the piece
Some errors seem to reflect hasty editing
1
Numerous errors in usage, sentence structure, spelling or punctuation distract the reader
Extensive editing would be required before publishing this piece
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