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Current Events Rubric 2014-2015 
Current Events Rubric
Students are to complete weekly current events using the following rubric as part of their Current Events Project
Rubric Code: LXW5A22
By mbradley0722
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
  Outstanding Work

4 pts

Well Done

3 pts

Good Work

2 pts

Unacceptable Work

1 pts

Article/Source

Outstanding Work

The article is a local, state, national or world current event. The infomation is easy to understand, and long enough to write two paragraphs. The article (cut out or photocopied) was submitted with Current Events report.
Well Done

The article/source submitted is either not current or not attached but is from a valid source, is pertinent to any content covered in class. Part of the article is missing.
Good Work

The article/source is not attached to written summary, or is from an invalid source and contains a brief mention of the content required. Part of the article is missing.
Unacceptable Work

Missing one of the following: The article/source chosen has no relevance to current news, history or geography. part of the article is missing or no article is attached.
Summary

Outstanding Work

The summary is written in paragraph form, 5-7 sentences and
contains the 5W's. The main idea of the article is clear and source is unplagiarized (quoted if necessary).
Well Done

The summary paragraph is written in a few sentences, less than 5. Is missing 1 of the 5 W's.
A summary of the main idea and important details are included, but lacking clarity. Some of the summary is copied from the article
Good Work

The summary paragraph is written in a few sentences, is missing 2 of the 5 W's.
A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity. A good portion of the summary is copied from the article.
Unacceptable Work

Missing one of the following: The summary is not written in paragraphs but is simply listed or is not done at all. Missing 3 or more of the 5 W's
Response/Application

Outstanding Work

Your reaction to the article is one paragraph (5-7 sentences) or longer, explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. Facts are included from the article to support your opinion/reaction.
Well Done

Your reaction to the article is one paragraph (5-7 sentences), somewhat explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. It includes some evidence to support your opinion/reaction. You repeat what was written in the article.
Good Work

Your reaction to the article is a few sentences and slightly explains your reactions and opinions to the information. Your article does not include evidence to support your opinion/reaction. You repeat what was written in the article.
Unacceptable Work

Missing one of the following: Response/Application is missing from report. Not written in paragraph form. Does not explain your reaction and opinions to the article.
Conventions

Outstanding Work

Words are well chosen and concise. There were no errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammar.
Well Done

There were few errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammar. Paragraphs were properly formatted. Proof reading evident.
Good Work

Some errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, and fragments. Paragraph formatting was inconsistent. Proof reading questionable.
Unacceptable Work

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, and sentence fragments. Paragraphs not indented. No evidence of proof reading.






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