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Current Events Rubric

Students are to complete a weekly current events report using the following rubric as part of their Weekly Current Events Project

Rubric Code: LBW76C

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Subject: Geography

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: K-5

Current Events Rubric
	Meets Standards 5 pts	Approaching Standards 4 pts	Below Standards 3 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 2 pts
Article/Source	Meets Standards The article is based on a real historical event. Also, the journalists was able to explain how the current event impacted the Civil War.	Approaching Standards The article/source submitted is a historical event but the journalist was unable to demonstrate how the event will impact the Civil War.	Below Standards The article/source is two or more of the incorrect listings noted in Level 3 criteria and/or was not submitted with Current Events report.	Does Not Meet Standards The article/source chosen has no relevance to this history class.
Summary of the Current Event	Meets Standards The summary is written in 2 paragraphs which contains at least 5-6 sentences each. The main idea of the article is clear and source is unplagiarized (quoted if necessary).	Approaching Standards The summary paragraphs are written in fewer than 2 paragraphs OR A summary of the main idea and important details is included, but lacking clarity.	Below Standards The summary paragraph is written in fewer than 2 paragraphs AND A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.	Does Not Meet Standards The summary is not written in 2 paragraphs but is simply listed or is not done at all.
Response/Application	Meets Standards Your response to the implication this event had on Harriet Jacob to the article is one paragraph (at least 5-6 sentences), and explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. Also, you mention how this event leads to the Civil War.	Approaching Standards ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met. Requirement not met.	Below Standards Both of the requirements needed to meet standards are not met Requirements not met:	Does Not Meet Standards Response/Application is missing from report.
Illustration	Meets Standards Student used visuals that clearly connects to the current event as well as to the novel.The pictures are attractive and visible.	Approaching Standards Student used visuals that clearly connects to the current event as well as to the novel.The pictures are unclear and blurry.	Below Standards ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met. Requirement not met.	Does Not Meet Standards No visuals.
Overall Presentation	Meets Standards Students have all of the following components: Title for Newspaper Journalist's name Date Standards Clearly look like a newspaper	Approaching Standards ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met. Requirement not met.	Below Standards Two requirements needed to meet standards were not met. Requirement not met.	Does Not Meet Standards Three or More requirements needed to meet standards were not met. Requirement not met.

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