UFOorUFNo

Tina Parmar 10th Grade World Literature
 * UFO or UFNO?**

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 * __Description:__** For this assignment, you will individually write an article based on the paranormal UFO video that we have viewed in class. During the past week, we have studied the different aspects of journalism and the five Ws and H: who, what, why, when, where and how. Based on the case study, you must write a descriptive, double-spaced, two page article incorporating two interviews and at least three quotes while demonstrating formal writing. While the article will mostly be informative, you have the option of deciding on which position and focus the article will take, either supporting the sightings, or the more difficult task of pointing out the discrepancies and opposing the sightings. Depending on which view you take, you will also be able to believably embellish facts to make the article more interesting. The additional facts you choose to include must be feasible in relation to the article and case study.======

Remember that editing is a key factor in the publication of newspapers. As a writer creating an article, you should make sure that are no spelling and grammar errors. Please take advantage of Workshop Day Two and use your peers as editors.

For this assignment, I am also requiring a brief reflection. The reflection should be an explanation describing the reason or reasons on why you decided to support or oppose the sightings. How did you use your interviews and quotes to make specific points to aid your article and its purpose? What facts did you embellish and why? What challenges did you face? The reflection must be a four to five sentence paragraph that will be turned in with the article.

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 * __Resources:__** Because there are many important details and facts in the video, you may need to view it multiple times. Please visit the class blog to locate the URL for the video, if needed. Outside research may be used as long as the source is credited in the article. You will have time to research during our first workshop day.======

- Telling, relevant details that refer video viewed. - Creates believable embellishments that captures audience's attention or chooses a side with supporting facts.
 * __ Scoring Guide: __**
 * Quality: **

- Covers all five Ws and H.

20 points/


 * Content: **

- Two pages.

- Two interviews included.

- Three quotes used.

20 points/


 * Conventions: **

- Punctuation, grammar, and usage are correct. 5 points/ - Explanation of article's viewpoint. - Explanation of interviews and quotes used. - Explanation of embellishments or challenges faced. - Four to five sentences. 15 points/
 * Reflection **


 * Total: 60 points/ **