Lesson Plan

Amelia Earhart Rubric

  • Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Rubrics
Use the rubric below to assess students' proficiency with the writing activity. Evaluate whether students' skills are improving or whether they may need additional support or instruction.

Scoring

  • 5: proficient: a high degree of competence
  • 4: capable: an above-average degree of competence
  • 3: satisfactory: a satisfactory degree of competence
  • 2: emerging: a limited degree of competence
  • 1: beginning: No key elements are adequately developed.

Amelia Earhart Newspaper article or Radio Announcement

Name: Score
Crafts an inviting headline and lead. 
Explains the topic: an event from the life of Amelia Earhart. 
Expresses main idea in an introductory statement.  
Answers the questions: who, what, when, where, how. 
Presents and explains supporting details. 
Provides a conclusion that sums up main idea and gives insight into Earhart's character. 
Subtotal 
Divide subtotal by 6 to get Overall Score 

Additional Materials

  1. The Flight of Amelia Earhart Activities
  • Subjects:
    Assessment, Journalism, Expository Writing, Nonfiction Writing, Historic Figures
  • Skills:
    Expository Writing
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