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Current Events Rubric- America Land I Love 
Current Events Rubric- America Land I Love
Purpose: In order to more successfully contribute to community and society at large, you should be current on 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 our country and try to make connections to the past, present, future, and ourselves. Each student will complete the current events assignment individually.
Rubric Code: DXCX6WW
By pjduer
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Subject: History  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


1 pts

Article & Citation
10 pts

5 ( x 10 pts)

The article is current and about a US topic, event or issue. The article contains at least 4 paragraphs. The article (cut out or photocopied) was submitted with written submission. Complete source information and correct format of citation.
4 ( x 10 pts)

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 our country, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. One error in either information on source or format of citation.
3 ( x 10 pts)

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 our country, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. Two or more errors in either information on source or citation format.
1 ( x 10 pts)

The article submitted has no relevance to this American History course. No citation.
Summary
15 pts

5 ( x 15 pts)

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.
4 ( x 15 pts)

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.
3 ( x 15 pts)

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.
1 ( x 15 pts)

Incomplete. Written summary is below expectations of the grade level in all criteria.
Reflective Response
25 pts

5 ( x 25 pts)

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.
4 ( x 25 pts)

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.
3 ( x 25 pts)

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.
1 ( x 25 pts)

Reflective response is very poor and too short or is missing from report.
Presentation
20 pts

5 ( x 20 pts)

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.
4 ( x 20 pts)

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.
3 ( x 20 pts)

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.
1 ( x 20 pts)

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
15 pts

5 ( x 15 pts)

No grammar or spelling errors in written submission. Words are well chosen. Paper is neat and legible.
4 ( x 15 pts)

One grammar or spelling error in the written submission.
3 ( x 15 pts)

Two or more grammar or spelling errors in the written submission. Poor proofreading.
1 ( x 15 pts)

No evidence of proofreading at all.
Participation
15 pts

5 ( x 15 pts)

The student is listening during presentations and paying attention. Student is being respectful to the presenter. Questions asked are appropriate for the current topic.
4 ( x 15 pts)

Student is somewhat distracted during presentations. Student is being respectful to other presenters. Questions asked are appropriate for the current topic.
3 ( x 15 pts)

Student is distracted during presentations. Student shows little respect for classmates during their presentations. Questions are off topic.
1 ( x 15 pts)

Student is distracted and is distracting others. No respect is given to other presenters. Questions asked are off topic.





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