World Civilizations
Chapter 5-1, 5-2
Interim Assessment
Newspaper – Athens & Sparta
Name: _______________
60 Points
Your Task
You are a journalist living in ancient Greece. You are writing a story about the people and their
way of life in the two most famous Greek city-states. You must use the websites provided to
obtain material in addition to our text, HUMAN LEGACY, and write one newspaper article
comparing one characteristic of civilization as it developed in each of the two city states:
Athens and Sparta. Use the Newspaper Template provided for you on the LMC website.
Characteristic Example: Economy (Trade and Agriculture)
You may choose from the following topics for your article:
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Lifestyle
Government/Politics
Education
Military/Armed Forces
Social Classes
Economy
Role of Women
Your article should include:
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Three points of comparison and/or contrast between Athens and Sparta
Headline that captures the reader’s attention and accurately describes the content.
Article begins with an introduction that describes the topic
The Body of the article contains the five Ws: Who, What, Where, When and Why?
Article ends with a conclusion that restates the main idea strongly.
Article is accompanied by an image, with a caption which identifies the image. The
image supports and explains the significance of the article.
Caption Example: The Parthenon, the temple of Athena
Article: Greek Religion
OR…..You may write an interview with a famous person of the time or an individual who
experienced an event first hard and follow all of the instructions above selecting an image of
the person interviewed to fulfill the image requirement.
The rubric for the evaluation of this project is on the reverse side of these directions.
World Civilizations
Chapter 5-1, 5-2
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Interim Assessment
Newspaper – Athens & Sparta
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Article has both a
headline and byline that
captures the reader’s
attention, is engaging
and accurately
describes the content.
3
Article has both a
headline and byline that
captures the reader’s
attention and
accurately describes the
content.
Introduction/Conclusion
Both the introduction
and conclusion clearly
and emphatically
indicate the main idea
of the article
Who, What, When, Where and
Why?
Name: _______________
60 Points
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1
Article is missing either
headline or byline OR
neither the headline or
byline describe the
content
Article is missing both the
headline and byline.
Both the introduction
and conclusion clearly
indicate the main idea
of the article
Either the introduction
or the conclusion failed
to support the main
idea of the article
Neither the introduction nor
the conclusion indicate the
main idea of the article.
Article adequately
addresses the 5 W's
(who, what, when,
where and how).
The article is missing
one of the 5 W's.
The article is missing 3
of the 5 W's.
The article has none of the 5
W's.
Supporting Details
The details in the article
are clear and supportive
of the topic.
The details in the article
are clear but need to be
developed more. Some
details may not fit in
with the topic.
Details in the article are
limited. Focus of the
article is misdirected.
The details in the article are
neither clear nor related to
the topic.
Image/Graphic
Image/Graphic clearly
supports the topic of
the article and includes
a meaningful caption
Image/Graphic
supports the topic of
the article and includes
a caption
Image/Graphic vaguely
supports the topic of
the article and does not
include a caption
No Image/Graphic included
Used time productively
during each class
period. Focused on
getting the project
done. Never distracted
others. Led by example.
Used time productively
during each class
period. Focused on
getting the project done
with minimal
distraction.
Used some of the time
well during each class
period. There was
some focus on getting
the project done but
frequently distracted
others.
Did not use class time to
focus on project and often
distracted others.
Headline/Byline
Use of Class Time
World Civilizations
Chapter 5-1, 5-2
Interim Assessment
Newspaper – Athens & Sparta
Name: _______________
60 Points