Remembering the Holocaust

Scoring Criteria

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Content/

Accuracy

All facts in the newspaper are correct.

99-90% of the facts are correct.

89-80% of the facts are correct.

Less than 80% of the facts are correct.

Writing/

Organization

Each article is clearly defined: a beginning, middle, and end.

90% of the articles are clearly defined: a beginning, middle, and end.

80% of the articles are clearly defined: a beginning, middle, and end.

Less than 80% of the articles are clearly defined: a beginning, middle, and end.

Mechanics (Writing)

Displays comprehension and displays proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Displays comprehension and few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling (few errors).

Displays comprehension of spelling and grammar, but contains errors that may confuse the reader.

Fails to show comprehension of spelling, grammar. Includes many errors.

Visual

Provide a good mix of pictures that match the story.

Provides a good mix of pictures but some distract from the text.

Provides good pictures but not enough to support the text.

Pictures appear random.

Critical Thinking

Uses information from credible sources to back up stories.

Uses related information, but fails  to develop an analysis.

Uses related information, but neglects to make a connection needed.

Uses information that lacks credibility.