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Current Event: Summary and Reflection Current Event Choose a current event news article related to American government at the national or world level. Cut out or copy/print the article to attach to your summary and reflection.(Assignment will not be accepted without the article and this rubric.) Use the following rubric as a guide to successful completion. Summary must include the 5 W's and H: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. Reflection should include thoughtful questions and concerns about topic. Rubric Code: BXW3BXA By mlouden Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Homework Grade Levels: 6-8

Current Event
	Meets Expectations 5 pts	Approaching Expectations 4 pts	Below Expectations 3 pts
Summary Content	Meets Expectations Includes 5 W's and H. Includes a complete and accurate explanation of the article with supporting details. Summary is clear and not plagiarized (quoted if necessary).	Approaching Expectations Includes 5 W's and H. Includes a mostly complete and accurate explanation of the article with supporting details. Summary is not plagiarized.	Below Expectations Does not include all of the 5 W's and H. Summary is partially plagiarized.
Reflection Content	Meets Expectations Discusses/reflects all aspects of the article. Is clearly supported by facts from the article and/or personal experience. Includes thoughtful questions or concerns about the event.	Approaching Expectations Discusses/reflects most aspects of the article. Is mostly supported by facts from the article and/or personal experience. Includes questions or concerns about the article.	Below Expectations Discusses/reflects some aspects of the article. Is not well supported by facts from the article and/or personal experience. No questions or concerns are offered.
Punctuality/Organization	Meets Expectations Work was turned in on time with considerable effort to make the assignment presentable. None or very few errors in spelling and punctuation or grammar.	Approaching Expectations Work was turned in on time and typed or neatly written. A few errors in spelling and punctuation or grammar, but do not interfere with understanding.	Below Expectations Work was turned in late and/or not typed or neatly written.Some errors in spelling and punctuation or grammar interfere with understanding.