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5th Grade Current Events Rubric 
5th Grade Current Events Rubric
Students are to complete a weekly current events assignment using the following rubric. These will be counted as a *QUIZ* grade for Social Studies.
Rubric Code: UX37969
By sandylee30
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
  ADVANCED

4 pts

PROFICIENT

3 pts

BASIC

2 pts

BELOW BASIC

1 pts

Article/Source

ADVANCED

The article submitted is a local, state, national or world current event that is relevant to the class. The article is less than one month old and was submitted with the Current Events report.
PROFICIENT

The article submitted is from a valid source, is less than one month old and is relevant to the class.
BASIC

The article submitted is more than one month old or is from an invalid source. The article is somewhat relevant to the class.
BELOW BASIC

The article submitted has no relevance to the class, or no article has been submitted.
Summary

ADVANCED

The summary is written in paragraph form and
contains the 5W's. The main idea of the article is clear and the information is written in the student's own words (quoted if necessary).
PROFICIENT

The summary paragraphs are written in a few sentences OR a summary of the main idea and important details are included, but lacking clarity.
BASIC

The summary paragraph is written in a few sentences and lacks clarity OR the summary simply restates the main ideas, not in the student's own words.
BELOW BASIC

No summary is included or the summary is mainly plagiarized.
Response/Reaction

ADVANCED

The student's reaction to the article is one paragraph (5 or more sentences), and explains reactions and opinions to the information in the article. Facts are included from the article to support the student's opinion/reaction.
PROFICIENT

The student's reaction to the article is one paragraph (3-5 sentences), and somewhat explains reactions and opinions to the information in the article. It includes some evidence to support the student's opinion/reaction.
BASIC

The student's reaction to the article is a few sentences and slightly explains reactions and opinions to the information. The student does not include evidence to support opinion/reaction.
BELOW BASIC

No response/reaction is included in the write up.
Conventions

ADVANCED

Words are well chosen and concise. There are no errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammar. Proof reading is evident and paragraph format is correct.
PROFICIENT

There are few errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammar. Paragraphs were properly formatted. Some proof reading is evident.
BASIC

There are some errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammar. Paragraph formatting was inconsistent. Proof reading is questionable.
BELOW BASIC

There are numerous errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar. Paragraphs are not formatted and there is no evidence of proof reading.
Oral Presentation

ADVANCED

Student is well prepared and is comfortable presenting information. Student makes consistent eye contact, speaks in a clear voice and uses a steady pace. Student is easily able to answer questions regarding the article.
PROFICIENT

Student is prepared and is somewhat comfortable presenting information. Student makes eye contact. Pace and volume may vary at times. Student is able to answer questions about the article.
BASIC

Student is unprepared and must use notes many times for presenting. Student makes limited eye contact. Pace and volume make it difficult for the audience to understand the information. Student is able to answer some questions regarding the article.
BELOW BASIC

Student has not prepared a presentation or simply reads from note cards. Student makes limited or no eye contact AND/OR pace and volume make it impossible for the audience to understand the information. Student is unable to answer questions regarding the article.





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