Student's Name_____________

Feature Article Title:________________Supplementary Piece Title:_______________

 

Grading Guideline – 1920's Magazine Project

General Guidelines – We expect the following:

Content:

1. Accuracy in reporting.

2. Accounts that are rich in detail, factual evidence, and that are interesting to read.

3. Each group member fulfills her responsibility

Style:

1. Imagination and creativity, both in writing and presentation

2. Well-written articles including proper grammar and spelling. Should have rich details in a logical order.

3. A neat, professional, aesthetically pleasing magazine that is consistent with the model magazine you have chosen. If I were from the target audience would I pick it off the shelf in the 1920's?

Point Values:

News/Feature Article: (5 for highest mark)

Research quality and analysis of historical data; 1 2 3 4 5

- Is the article appropriate for the 1920's?

Quality of writing – appropriate style + grammar/spelling 1 2 3 4 5

Does the magazine fit the type chosen (Time, etc.)? 1 2 3 4 5

Bibliography?

Point Value /50

Supplementary Piece (graphic, ad, letter to editor or political cartoon)

Research quality and analysis of historical data; 1 2 3 4 5

- Is the article appropriate for the 1920's?

Quality of writing – appropriate style + grammar/spelling 1 2 3 4 5

Does the magazine fit the type chosen (Time, etc.)? 1 2 3 4 5

Bibliography?

Point Value /30

Group Grade: Overall quality of writing, research, presentation and organization.

Point Value /20

Total: /100