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Evaluation
Required Articles
Choice Options
Layout and Work Points
Bibliography
Editorial: 15 Points
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Answers the complex question, “What is an American?"
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Informs the reader about the emerging American identity
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Expresses the writer's opinions about the emerging American identity
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Persuades the reader to agree with the writer's opinion
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Uses correct spelling and grammar
Revolutionary War Battle Story: 15 points
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Answers 5 “W” questions
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Includes a description of the action
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Includes key figures who participated on the American and British
sides
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Includes date, specific location of the battle, and which side
won
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Uses correct grammar and spelling
Revolutionary War Leader Story: 15 points
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Answers 5 “W” questions
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Tells which side the selected leader supported
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Provides a summary of major accomplishments and how his or her
life ended
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Includes a picture, with a caption, of the prominent figure
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Uses correct spelling and grammar
Revolutionary War Unsung Hero Story: 15 points
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Answers the 5 “W” questions
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Explains the important contributions made by the unsung hero
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Describes several specific individuals as examples
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Details their accomplishments and why they should be considered heroes
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Uses correct spelling and grammar
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Free Choice Options: 10 points
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the minimum requirements for the selected choice option
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clear content and complete information
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Information is relevant to readers
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Uses correct spelling and grammar
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Layout: 10 points
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Newspaper Banner Title
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Headlines
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Bylines
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Pictures with captions
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Completes newspaper layout process
Editing: 8 points
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Completes one peer editing sheet for each article and each
choice option
Work Points: 10 points
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Uses work time wisely
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Does not distract other groups
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Bibliography: 10 points
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Cites all sources used by the group correctly using MLA format
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