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Language/Social Studies Current Events Rubric 
Social Studies Current Events Rubric -- McKee
Purpose: In order to more successfully contribute to community and society at large, you should be current on Canadian issues, controversies and events. Being an informed citizen and discussing current events will give you a better perspective on different points of view. You will examine what is happening right now in the world and try to make connections to the Canadian life. Each student will complete the current events assignment individually or in a pair.
Rubric Code: XX6C57X
By MsCMatthews
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Level 4

5 pts

Level 3

4 pts

Level 2

3 pts

Level 1

1 pts

Article & Citation

Current print or electronic magazine or newspaper article about Canada.
Level 4

The article is current and about a Canadian topic, event or issue. The article contains more than 4 paragraphs. The article (in print or url) was submitted with written submission. Complete source information and correct format of citation.
Level 3

The article is current and about a Canadian topic, event or issue. The article contains 4 paragraphs. The article (in print or url) was submitted with written submission. Complete source information and correct format of citation.
Level 2

The article submitted contains one of the following problems: not current, not from a reliable source, is not about a topic, issue or event in Canada, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. One error in either information on source or format of citation.
Level 1

The article submitted contains two or more of the following problems: not current, not from a reliable source, is not about a topic, issue or event in Canada, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. Two or more errors in either information on source or citation format.
Summary

Level 4

Written summary exceeds the following areas: 100 to 250 words in length; answers all of the basic journalism questions (who?, what?, when?, where?, why?); gives a brief but meaningful summary of what the article is about; the main ideas are summarized and the significance of these ideas is explained.
Level 3

Written summary meets following criteria: 100 to 250 words in length; answers all of the basic journalism questions (who?, what?, when?, where?, why?); gives a brief but meaningful summary of what the article is about; the main ideas are summarized and the significance of these ideas is explained.
Level 2

Written summary is weak in one of the following areas: 100 to 250 words in length; the basic journalism questions (who?, what?, when?, where?, why?); a brief but meaningful summary of what the article is about; the main ideas are summarized and the significance of these ideas is explained.
Level 1

Written summary is weak in two or more of the following areas: 100 to 250 words in length; the basic journalism questions (who?, what?, when?, where?, why?); a brief but meaningful summary of what the article is about; the main ideas are summarized and the significance of these ideas is explained.
Reflective Response

Level 4

Your reflective response to the article exceeds one paragraph (at least 5 sentences), and explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. Facts are included from the article to support your opinion/reaction.Your reflective response to the article is more than one paragraph (at least 5 sentences), and explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. Strong evidence to support your opinion/reaction is given.
Level 3

Your reflective response to the article is one paragraph (at least 5 sentences), and explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. Facts are included from the article to support your opinion/reaction.Your reflective response to the article is one paragraph (at least 5 sentences), and somewhat explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. Some evidence to support your opinion/reaction is given.
Level 2

Your reflective response to the article is one paragraph (at least 5 sentences), and explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. Facts are included from the article to support your opinion/reaction.
Level 1

Your reflective response to the article is too short and slightly explains your reactions and opinions to the information. Your article does not include evidence to support your opinion/reaction.
Presentation

Level 4

The article is presented in the presenters own words with almost no reading from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. More than two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
Level 3

The article is presented in the presenters own words with only portions read from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. Two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
Level 2

A weakness in one of the following areas: The article is presented in the presenters own words with only portions read from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. Two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
Level 1

Two or more weaknesses in the following areas: The article is presented in the presenters own words with only portions read from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. Two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
Grammar/spelling & Vocabulary Words

Level 4

0-3 grammar or spelling errors in written submission.
Level 3

3-5 grammar or spelling errors in the written submission.
Level 2

5-10 grammar or spelling errors in the written submission. Poor proofreading.
Level 1

10 or more grammar or spelling errors in the written submission.





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