Name ____________________________________________________ Class_________ Date _________

Pace 7th Grade Literacy Book Documentation #3: Newspaper Project

** Turn in the graphic organizers on 11/29 (after Thanksgiving break)

**Due dates for articles will be assigned the week of 11/29
**You will assemble the final project in class on ___________

Task: You will create a newspaper page about your novel. Remember, a news article is non-fiction so it is
supposed to be as unbiased and as factual as possible. You will use information from the novel to write four
short articles.

Title of the Newspaper—Your Book Title By: Your Name and Class

 Article #1: Character Profile

o one detailed paragraph—seven to nine sentences
o Use the STEAL graphic organizer to describe the main character
 Article #2: Summary Of The Book
o five to seven sentences
o use the “somebody wanted but so” graphic organizer
o use three transition words
 Article 3: Setting
o Three to four sentences
o place /location
o time
o weather
 Article 4: News Story
o at least four paragraphs
o starts with an engaging lead
o describe the conflict/turning point
o include the 5Ws—you are the reporter!
o use the News Story graphic organizer
o two quotes from character(s) in the book (from the text or create your own; punctuate correctly)
 Correct format is used for title
Format and overall layout. All articles
/15 are appropriate length.
The project follows all of the
conventions of a newspaper.
Content All articles show a sophisticated
/60 understanding of the novel.
Details from the story show a
deep understanding of setting,
conflict, plot, and characters.
Mechanics: grammar, Writing was proofread carefully.
spelling, punctuation There are few or no errors that
/25 interfere with meaning.
Graphic Organizers Work is complete and correct.
/15 Work is handed in on time.
Work is complete and correct.
Draft of Articles Work is handed in on time.
/15
Correct format is used. Format is incorrect. Project does not resemble
Project mostly follows the a newspaper.
conventions of a newspaper.
Some articles show a deep The articles need more details to show an
understanding of the novel. understanding of setting, conflict, plot, and
More details from the story characters.
are needed to show an
understanding of setting,
conflict, plot, and characters.
Writing was proofread but Writing was not proofread. There are many
some phrases and/or errors that interfere with meaning.
sentences are awkward.
Work is late or incomplete.
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Work is late or incomplete.
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