Colonial Newspaper Broadsheet Writing Rubric -
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  1. Ideas and Content:
    Does the student...

    5 = Fully accomplish the task; Include many relevant ideas. Writes as if they are there at the time.
    4 = Accomplish the task; Include relevant ideas.
    3 = Minimally accomplish the task; Include some relevant ideas.
    2 = Partially accomplish the task; Include few relevant ideas.
    1 = Fail to accomplish the task; Include very few relevant ideas.

    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Organization:
    Does the student...

    5 = Organize ideas logically and accurately.
    4 = Organize ideas logically.
    3 = Exhibit an attempt to organize ideas logically.
    2 = Exhibit a minimal attempt to organize ideas logically.
    1 = Organize ideas illogically.
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Voice and Style:
    Does the student...

    5 = Demonstrate effective adjustment of language and tone to task and reader. The writer makes the story live and uses historical context.
    4 = Demonstrate an attempt to adjust language and tone to task and reader. Makes the story seem relevant to the reader.
    3 = Demonstrate an attempt to adjust language and tone to task and reader. Attempts to not use a "report" style and format.
    2 = Demonstrate language and tone that may be inappropriate to task and reader. Is written in a "report" style and format.
    1 = Demonstrate language and tone that may be inappropriate to task and reader.
    1 2 3 4 5





Mr. P
8th Grade U. S. History
Benjamin Rush Middle School
IN