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Social Studies Current Events Rubric -- Mrs. Lucien
Social Studies Current Events Rubric -- McKee
Purpose: In order to more successfully contribute to community and society at large, you should be current on The US Constitution, issues, controversies and events around it. 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 around the US Constitution and try to make connections to the past, present, future, and ourselves. Each student will complete the assignment individually.
Rubric Code:
YX9539W
By
CarlineL
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Subject:
History
Type:
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Grade Levels:
6-8
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Current Events Rubric
Meets Standards
5 pts
Approaching Standards
4 pts
Below Standards
3 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
1 pts
Sources and Information
Current print or electronic magazine or newspaper article about Canada.
Meets Standards
The article is current and about the 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.
Approaching 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 relevant to the constitution, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. One error in either information on source or format of citation.
Below 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 relevant to the constitution, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated. Two or more errors in either information on source or citation format.
Does Not Meet Standards
The article submitted has no relevance to the constitution topics. No citation.
Summary
Meets Standards
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.
Approaching Standards
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.
Below Standards
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.
Does Not Meet Standards
Incomplete. Written summary is below expectations of the grade level in all criteria.
Reflective Response
Meets 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.
Approaching 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.
Below 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.
Does Not Meet Standards
Reflective response is very poor and too short or is missing from report.
Grammar/spelling & Vocabulary Words
Meets Standards
No grammar or spelling errors in written submission. Words are well chosen. Two words with correct definitions
Approaching Standards
One grammar or spelling error in the written submission. Two words but error in either definition.
Below Standards
Two or more grammar or spelling errors in the written submission. Poor proofreading. One word with definition.
Does Not Meet Standards
No evidence of proofreading at all. No words defined.
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