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Current Events Rubric

Purpose: To write a one-page response on the difference between a democracy and a republic. Information will be given from grade 7 Newsela article in which at least three details must be utilized to support reasoning.

Rubric Code: BX82465

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Subject: History

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Current Events Rubric
	Above Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Sources and Information Current event article about the difference between a democracy and a republic.	Above Standards Writing response contains	Meets Standards 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 the U.S., or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. One error in either information on source or format of citation.	Approaching Standards 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 the U.S., or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. Two or more errors in either information on source or citation format.	Below Standards The article submitted has no relevance to this U.S.History course. No citation.
Summary	Above Standards 300-500 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.	Meets Standards Written summary is weak in one of the following areas: 300to 500 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.	Approaching Standards Written summary is weak in two or more of the following areas: 300to 500 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.	Below Standards Incomplete. Written summary is below expectations of the grade level in all criteria.
Reflective Response	Above Standards 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.	Meets Standards 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.	Approaching Standards 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.	Below Standards Reflective response is very poor and too short or is missing from report.
Presentation	Above Standards 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.	Meets Standards 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.	Approaching Standards 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.	Below Standards A weakness in each 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.
Grammar/spelling & Vocabulary Words	Above Standards No grammar or spelling errors in written submission. Words are well chosen. Two words with correct definitions	Meets Standards One grammar or spelling error in the written submission. Two words but error in either definition.	Approaching Standards Two or more grammar or spelling errors in the written submission. Poor proofreading. One word with definition.	Below Standards No evidence of proofreading at all. No words defined.

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