The American Revolution was a

difficult time in American history. 

Colonists fought against their own
government to secure
independence in order to create
the United States of America. 
Your task will be to design a
newspaper that highlights several
important aspects of the American
Revolution.  You may choose to
http://bg016.k12.sd.us/rev_war_newspaper.htm
Revolutionary War Story /20 points
• answers the 5 "W" questions
(who, what, why, when, where)
• includes a description of the action
• includes key participants from the American and British side
• includes date and specific location of the battle

RUBRIC 8A
Newspaper
• includes which side won the battle

Revolutionary War Leader Story /20 points

· includes which side the leader supported
· includes a summary of their major accomplishments
· describes how their life ended

Revolutionary War Unsung Hero Story /20 points

• includes a description of the accomplishments of an individual or a group that did not have a major role
during the war (women, African Americans, Native Americans…)

Revolutionary War Facts /20 points

• includes FIVE complete sentences that provide specific details about events that happened during this
time period

Revolutionary War Quotations /5 points

• includes TWO appropriate quotations and their authors

Layout, Stories, Photos and Captions /15 points

• photos and captions enhance the news story
• uses correct grammar and spelling
• Includes sources (MLA)
Total Score /100 points
Revolutionary War Story /20 points
• answers the 5 "W" questions
(who, what, why, when, where)
• includes a description of the action
• includes key participants from the American and British side
• includes date and specific location of the battle

RUBRIC 8B
Newspaper
• includes which side won the battle

Revolutionary War Leader Story /20 points

· includes which side the leader supported
· includes a summary of their major accomplishments
· describes how their life ended

Revolutionary War Unsung Hero Story /20 points

• includes a description of the accomplishments of an individual or a group that did not have a major role
during the war (women, African Americans, Native Americans…)

Revolutionary War Facts /20 points

• includes TEN complete sentences that provide specific details about events that happened during this
time period

Revolutionary War Quotations /8 points

• includes FOUR appropriate quotations and their authors

Free Choice (music, uniforms, food, weapons…) /4 points

• includes a short “blurb” about a topic or a photo with a caption

Layout, Stories, Photos and Captions /8 points

• uses correct grammar and spelling
• Includes appropriate sources (MLA)
• photos and captions enhance the news story
• uses correct grammar and spelling
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