iRubric: Current Events Rubric

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Current Events Rubric Current Events Rubric Rubric Code: C6AX8C By jcs12667 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

Current Events Rubric
	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Article/Source	Meets Standards The article is current and related to a topic or theme that we have covered in class. The infomation is important for students to know about, easy to understand, and long enough to write several paragraphs about. The article (cut out or photocopied) was submitted with Current Events report.	Approaching Standards ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met (refer to Current Events instruction sheet) Requirement not met:	Below Standards TWO OR MORE of the requirements needed to meet standards are not met (refer to Curent Events instruction sheet) Requirements not met:
Summary	Meets Standards The summary is written in one paragraph (7-9 sentences) and explains the main idea of the article and the most important details.	Approaching Standards The summary paragraph is written in fewer than 7 sentences 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 7 sentences AND A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.
Response/Application	Meets Standards Your reaction to the article is one paragraph (7-9 sentences), explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article, and explains how it relates to what we have learned in class. Facts are included from the article to support your opinion/reaction.	Approaching Standards ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met (refer to Current Events instruction sheet) Requirement not met:	Below Standards TWO OR MORE of the requirements needed to meet standards are not met (refer to Curent Events instruction sheet) Requirements not met: