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Current Events Rubric
Current Events Rubric
Students are to complete weekly current events using the following rubric as part of their Current Events Project
Rubric Code:
AA8966
By
dwittenborn
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Subject:
Social Sciences
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Current Events Rubric
Outstanding Work
6 pts
Well Done
5 pts
Good Work
4 pts
Poor
3 pts
Article/Source
Outstanding Work
The article is a local, state, national or world current event. The infomation is complex and substantial enough to write several paragraphs.
Well Done
The article/source submitted is relevant and from a valid source; is pertinent to any content covered in class. Content may be simple or brief.
Good Work
The article is from a substandard source, or the topic has limited relevance for Social Science. This may be an editorial and not a news story.
Poor
The article/source chosen has no relevance to current news, history or geography. It may be report on a sporting event or a celebrity "gossip" article, or be dubious in validity.
Citation
Outstanding Work
Article source and other sources are documented using all elements in the proper placement.
Well Done
Article/Source is documented but does not use stated brief format and placement.
Good Work
Article/Source is documented but is missing some elements such as date or the news source.
Poor
Article/Source is not documented.
Summary
Outstanding Work
The summary is written in paragraph form and
contains the 5W's. There should be at least 5 sentences. The main idea of the article is clear and is not plagiarized.
Well Done
The summary paragraphs are written with limited detail or clarity. There may be one or two of the 5-Ws missing and extensive paraphrasing.
Good Work
The summary paragraph is written is lacking in
expressing the main idea, important details, or. clarity. Only one or two of the 5-Ws are included.
Poor
The summary is simply bullet-listed or briefly described or quoted. One or two sentences used.
Response/Application
Outstanding Work
Response includes at least two paragraphs. Historical analysis explains greater context, connections and critical thinking. Opinion/reaction is well supported and include additional citations.
Well Done
Response paragraphs may make valid historical connections and express an opinion with some support.
Good Work
Response is one paragraph. It includes some evidence and reasons.
Poor
Your reaction to the article is one or two sentences and reacts with little support or reasoning.
Conventions
Outstanding Work
Vocabulary is content specific and concise. Work is neat, legible and properly arranged. No errors in conventions.
Well Done
There were few errors in conventions. Paragraphs are properly formatted. Proof reading was evident.
Good Work
Some errors in conventions. Paragraph formatting was inconsistent. May look like a draft.
Poor
Numerous errors. Paragraphs not indented. May be lacking legibility.
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Geography
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Social Sciences
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