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Current Events

Purpose: Students will inform the audience about current events of the world. Students will shape their own opinion about the event and will promote discussion by asking and answering questions. Students will refine their presentations skills.

Rubric Code: MXW65W3

By cmccarthy

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Public Rubric

Subject: English

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Current Events
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Article Summary	Level 1 The article has been summarized by taking sentences right out of the article. Very little indication of student's own wording. Very few questions have been answered.	Level 2 The article is summarized using some of the student's own wording. Some of the required questions have been answered.	Level 3 Article is summarized using most of the student's OWN words. Summary answers most of the required questions.	Level 4 Article is thoroughly summarized in student's OWN words. Summary answers all of the required questions and adds extra details.
Opinion	Level 1 Student has not included an opinion or has included an insufficient opinion. He/She shows limited understanding of the issue.	Level 2 Student includes a brief opinion about his/her article. The opinion is backed up using some facts in the article, prior knowledge, or personal connections. He/She has a satisfactory understanding of the issue.	Level 3 Student describes his/her opinion about the article. The opinion is backed up using facts from the article, prior knowledge, and making personal connections. He/She has a good understanding of the issue.	Level 4 Student confidently describes his/her opinion about the article. The opinion is backed up using numerous facts from the article, prior knowledge, and personal connections. He/She has an excellent understanding of the issue.
Presentation	Level 1 Student simply reads from note cards. Student makes limited or no eye contact. Pacing, clarity, and volume are inconsistent. Student is able to answer basic questions with limited responses.	Level 2 Student is somewhat prepared and uses notes several times for presenting. Eye contact, pace, clarity and volume are satisfactory. Student is able to answer some questions regarding the article.	Level 3 Student is prepared and is somewhat comfortable presenting information. Eye contact, pace, clarity and volume are good. Student is able to answer questions about the article.	Level 4 Student is very well prepared. Student shows confidence by consistently making eye contact, speaking in a clear, loud voice and using a steady pace. Student is easily able to answer questions regarding the article.

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