NAME:______SNC2D 2013

Criteria / Possible Mark / Your Mark

Research

Research complete
Pyramid notes / 3

Headline

Form
Uses sharp, concise language that catches the reader’s attention
Content
Clearly relates to the content of the article
Leads effectively to the 5 Ws (who, what, why, where, when and how.)
Includes only significant details / 5

Article

Form
Uses inverted pyramid structure (leads with the most important information)
Organization is logical and demonstrates thoughtful progression of ideas
Uses concise, clear sentences
500-600 words
Content
Name of the compound (spelling counts)and common names or synonyms
Give the chemical formula of your compound
Chemical properties (at least 5)
Physical properties (at least 5)
At least 2 uses of your compound in our daily lives or in special situations (ex. Industrial)
Safety concerns and precautions ( at least 2 of each)
Structural diagram of compound / 5
1
1
5
5
4
4
1

Style and Mechanics

Language conventions (spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation) are correct
Language level is appropriate for intended audience
Uses a consistent (journalistic) tone throughout
Formal academic language is used (no slang, contractions, personal pronouns “I”)
Ideas are creative / 5

References:

3 or more reference
APA format / 5

TOTAL

/ 44

Chemistry ISU:

CompoundNewspaper Article Evaluation

Elements, Compounds, CHEMISTRY… OH MY!

Purpose: EXPLORE and FIND OUT as much as you can about a compound!

Choices: You may choose your own compound from the list provided OR you may EXPLORE and find your own! If you decide to find your own, you must verify with your teacher first.

DEETMagnesium Iron Silicate Hydroxide

Ammonium hydroxideSulphuric acidPotassium nitrate

MethanePhosphoric acidIron (III) oxide

Sodium HydroxideCalcium chlorideCopper arsenate

Dinitrogen dioxideTitanium dioxideCarbon tetrachloride

Ammonium nitrateZinc oxideYOUR CHOICE

What to do?After researching about your compound of interest, you are going to create an engaging 500-600 wordnewspaper article.

Checklist:

1. Research main ideas!

  1. Name of the compound (spelling counts)and common names or synonyms
  2. Give the chemical formula of your compound
  3. Chemical properties (at least 5)
  4. Physical properties (at least 5)
  5. At least 2 uses of your compound in our daily lives or in special situations (ex. Industrial)
  6. Safety concerns and precautions ( at least 2 of each)

2. Create an engaging News Headline

3. Complete Pyramid organizer (electronic rough notes are acceptable)

4. Write news article

5. Submit to Turnitin.com

HINT:Look for MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) for the chemicals as a reliable resource!

CHEKPOINT DATE:

DUE DATE:Monday October 7, 2013 -turnitin.com

The Writing Traits of A News Report

When writing a News Report, be certain your writing has these traits.

Ideas

• Be aware of the differences between a reporter and a promoter. Write a news report, not an advertisement for what is happened

Organization

• The paragraphs are short (just one or two sentences long).

• The first paragraph is called the “lead” and describes what the news report is about by answering the questions: when, who, what and where.

• The body paragraphs provide further details about who, what, where, how and why.

Voice

• News reports are written in a formal, serious voice.

• News reports are written in the past tense.

• News reports are written in the third person (do not use I or we)

Word Choice:

• News reporters try to use clear descriptive language. The goal is to be accurate and avoid confusion.

Sentence Fluency:

• In order to ensure clarity, news reports usually have short, one or two sentence long paragraphs. Each paragraph provides additional details about the event.

Conventions:

• You must check your work for errors to ensure that it can be easily read.

• Use quotation marks correctly to identify the quotes you’ve invented.