Bell RingerPlease have pen and paper or a Microsoft Word document ready when the bell rings. Then review the rubric.

Agenda• Today, you will use your notes from yesterday’s

recorded meeting to write a 200-word news story on the meeting. Include a headline.

• This is your first summative of the quarter. So, take it seriously and follow all rules.

• You may listen to music ONLY if you have ear buds.

• You may NOT talk to your neighbor during this assignment.

Grading Stuff• The rubric is similar to those used for grading

editorials and columns.• You MUST keep this rubric and staple it to the

front of your news story.• I will not allow anyone to write their news stories

outside of class. However, you may conduct research at home.

• The news story is due at the start of class on Friday. However, if you are quiet today, I may give you all of Friday to finish it.

Understanding the RubricPrimary CriteriaLedes• Must be active voice• Must include most important info• Must include who, what, when, whereTransitions• Must have natural, logical flow that makes senseStyle• Must be in inverted pyramid styleHeadline• Include a headline, but I won’t grade quality

Understanding the RubricOther CriteriaInteresting story• Try not to make it dull. Choice of subject matter• Make sure you include key details but leave out

stuff the reader doesn’t need to knowAppropriate Word Choice• Avoid words that readers might not know, cliches,

trite figurative language (fast as lightning)

Understanding the RubricOther Criteria (continued)Facts and Figures• Everything should be accurate. Don’t report things unless you

can cite the source of the information. Attribute the facts and figures.

Editorializing• Don’t express what YOU think; only what happenedQuotations and Attribution• Use 4-6 quotes and keep them short.• Attribute each quote with a name and titleUse simple, short sentences rather than long sentences. Break big sentences into 2-3 shorter sentences.

Understanding the RubricPresentation Criteria• Story must be typed• You must have your name on it• You do NOT need to double space, but you

must put proper paragraphs by indenting or leaving a blank line.

• Late work will not be accepted.