Yearbook Page Completion Rubric
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
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Story Development
Story does not flow. No angle/use of some transitions. Contains one or no quotes. Contains lead and headline. Written mostly in past tense. Uses little variety of sentences. No interviews completed in person. Many grammar or punctuation errors. Misses deadline.
Story flows with angle and use of some transitions. Contains two or more quotes. Contains lead and headline. Written in past tense. Uses a little variety of sentences. 3-4 interviews completed in person. Several grammar or punctuation errors.
Story flows with clearly defined angle and use of some transitions. Contains two or more quotes that enhance the story. Contains lead and headline. Written in past tense. Uses a variety of sentences 4-5 interviews completed in person. 1-2 grammar or punctuation errors.
Story flows with clearly defined angle and use of transitions. Contains two or more quotes that enhance the story. Contains catchy lead and dynamic headline. Written in past tense. Uses a variety of sentences. 4-5 interviews completed in person. No grammar or punctuation errors.
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Photography
Has taken or contributed few photos to image library for different pages. Some photos are usable action shots/ some posed. Few photos are tagged. Captions minimally reflect action in photos. Some captions are missing. Misses deadline.
Has taken or contributed less than 24 photos to image library for different pages. Photos are mostly usable action shots/ some posed. Most photos are tagged. Captions reflect action in photos. Captions written in present tense with several errors.
Has taken or contributed 24 photos to image library for different pages. Photos are clear, usable action shots All photos are tagged. Captions reflect action in photos and tell story. Captions written in present tense with 1-2 errors.
Has taken or contributed more than 24 photos to image library for different pages. Photos are clear, usable action shots. All photos are clearly tagged. Captions reflect action in photos and tell story. Captions written in present tense with no errors.
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Page Development
Three of four elements are present (copy, captions, photos, headline). No Dominant element is present. Too much white space. Layout is apparent Demonstrates little independent use of publishing software. Misses deadline.
All four elements are present (copy, captions, photos, headline). Dominant element is present. Too much white space. Layout is apparent. Demonstrates some independent use of software.
All four elements are present (copy, captions, photos, headline). Dominant element is eye-catching. White space is used to promote spacing and eyeflow. Layout is exciting, well-planned, and somewhat unique. Demonstrates independent use of publishing software.
All four elements are present (copy, captions, photos, headline). Dominant element is eye-catching. White space is used creatively to promote spacing and eyeflow. Layout is exciting, well-planned, sophisticated, and unique. Demonstrates independent use of software.
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Productive Use of Time
Some time in class is spent on assigned page. No time is spent outside of class on YB assignments. Displays little teamwork. Displays no effort in extra assignments. Not engaged in YB activities more than 50% of the time.
Most time in class is spent on assigned page. Little time is spent outside of class on YB assignments. Displays little teamwork. Displays no effort in extra assignments. Not engaged in YB occasionally.
Time in class is spent on assigned page, editing or helping others w/ YB skills. Time is spent outside of class on YB assignments on occasion. Uses some time to edit other pages. Displays teamwork. Displays efforts extra assignments.
Time in class is spent on assigned page, editing or helping others w/ YB skills. Time is spent outside of class on YB assignments. Assistance is given to other students. Uses time to edit other pages. Displays outstanding teamwork. Displays outstanding efforts accepting extra assignments.
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