The American Revolution
Newspaper Project
Project Due Date: __________
Directions: You will create a newspaper from the Revolutionary time period or
during the writing of the Declaration of Independence (1763-1783). The newspaper
should reflect the beliefs and ideals of the time as well as the influences of individuals
or groups
Features: These are the checklist requirements you must research for your
newspaper. Use the provided note guide to organize the research you find. Make sure
you have at least 4 different sources for information.
! A newspaper title a slogan reflecting the Revolutionary time period
! A featured article that describes an event that shaped the Revolutionary
movement (from the front lines of one of the following battles: Lexington and
Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, Yorktown OR from an important event
such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Valley Forge, etc.)
! An interview with one of the following key individuals from the Revolutionary
time period: King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas
Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, or John Adams
! A wanted ad poster for a volunteer soldier that describes the positive
character traits found in strong leaders
! A colonial advertisement
Newspaper: You will be creating your newspaper in the provided Google Doc template
shared with you via Google Classroom. Do not change the fonts type, size, or format
of the template. There is enough space in each section for your required information.
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Presentation Rubric
Student Name: _____________
The title and slogan
accurately describes
the revolutionary time
period.
The title and slogan
also explain why the
revolutionary
movement is important.
The interview correctly
describes how the
actions of the chosen
individual had an effect
on those around him.
The interview also
explains how the
actions of the chosen
individual still affect us
today.
The article explains an
event that shaped the
revolutionary
movement with a mix of
correct and incorrect
facts.
The article correctly
explains an event that
shaped the
revolutionary
movement.
The article also
analyzes the
significance of the
event by discussing
what may have
happened if the event
did not take place.
The “want ad”
The “want ad” identifies
incorrectly identifies
some but not all
positive character traits. positive character traits.
The “want ad” correctly
identifies positive
character traits.
The “want ad” also
explains why the
character traits are
important to have.
Includes all five
required features;
format is easy to follow;
presentation is clearly
organized and neat;
and word choice is
varied.
The title and slogan
inaccurately describe
the time period.
The interview
incorrectly describes
the actions of the
chosen individual.
The article incorrectly
explains an event that
shaped the
revolutionary
movement.
2
Content
Includes two or less
features; lacks details
and organization; or
does not engage
reader.
Includes three required
features; format lacks
some organization; not
easy to follow; or word
choice lacks variation.
Includes four required
features; format is
organized and easy to
read; and word choice
is descriptive and
varied.
Style
The title and slogan
attempts to describe
the time period but only
identifies the American
Revolution.
The interview describes
the actions of the
chosen individual but
does not describe how
they affected those
around him.
Format lacks
organization and
neatness; difficult to
read; or word choice
lacks description.
Format lacks some
organization and
neatness; not easy to
follow; or word choice
lacks variation and
description.
Format is organized
and easy to read and
word choice is
descriptive and varied.
Format is easy to read
and follow; presentation
is clearly organized and
neat; and word choice
is descriptive and
varied.
Mechanics
Want Ad
Title
4
Interview
3
Article
1
Score: _____________
There are more than 5
spelling, punctuation,
and grammar error
There are 4-5 spelling,
punctuation, and
grammar errors.
There are 1-3 spelling,
punctuation, or
grammar errors.
There are no spelling,
punctuation, or
grammar errors.
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