Skip to main content
iRubric: Current Events Rubric

iRubric: Current Events Rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Current Events Rubric 
Current Events Rubric
Students are to complete a current events report using the following rubric as part of their Weekly Current Events Project
Rubric Code: LA97X9
By angelajacob
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
  Meets Standards

5 pts

Approaching Standards

4 pts

Below Standards

3 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

2 pts

Article/Source

Meets Standards

The article is current (within 60 days) and related to a topic or event outside locally, statewide, nationally, or worldly. The article contains at least 3 paragraphs. The article (cut out or photocopied) was submitted with Current Events report.
Approaching Standards

The article submitted is either not current, is from an invalid source, is not about a current topic or event or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated.
Below Standards

The article is too short or not current.
Does Not Meet Standards

The article chosen has no relevance to Social Studies.
Summary

Meets Standards

The summary is written and answers the who, what, when, where, why and how of the article. It includes your opinion. The main idea of the article is clear and source is unplagiarized (quoted if necessary).
Approaching Standards

The summary paragraphs are fewer than 2 paragraphs and does not answer all the questions.
A summary of the main idea and important details is included, but lacking clarity.
Below Standards

The summary paragraph is written in fewer than 2 paragraphs. No opinionis given. It does not answer all the required criteria.
Does Not Meet Standards

The summary is incomplete and essential elements were omitted.
Mechanics

Meets Standards

Spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and proper indention is consistent throughout the assignment.
Approaching Standards

Mechanics are appropriate with a few errors.
Below Standards

Mechanics are inconsistent. Several errors.
Does Not Meet Standards

There are many errors. It was difficult to read the assignment due to so many mechanical errors.
Neatness

Meets Standards

The assignment was typed using the guidelines from the template.
Approaching Standards

The assignment was neatly written in cursive writing
Below Standards

The assignment was neatly written in manuscript writing.
Does Not Meet Standards

Handwriting was almost impossible to read.
Parent slip

Meets Standards

The parent slip was signed and turned in the next day.
Approaching Standards

The parent slip was turned in by the due date.
Below Standards

The parent slip was turned in late or with the report.
Does Not Meet Standards

The parent slip was not turned in at all.
Format

Meets Standards

All the insturctions were followed. The template, the graphic organizer, the rubric and the article were turned in on time.
Approaching Standards

All the insturctions were followed. The template, the graphic organizer, the rubric and the article were turned, but the due dates were late. time.
Below Standards

There were more than one missing items in the report.
Does Not Meet Standards

There were two or more missing items in the report.





Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98