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Current Events Rubric 
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: CA6B33
By anosborne
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Subject: Geography  
Type: Homework  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
  Meets Standards

5 pts

Approaching Standards

4 pts

Below Standards

3 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

2 pts

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Article/Source

Articles must pertain to a place outside of the United States. No articles about the United States will be accepted.
Meets Standards

The article is current and related to a topic or event outside of the USA. The article contains at least 4 paragraphs. The article (cut out or photocopied) was submitted with Current Events report.
Approaching Standards

The article/source submitted is either not current, is from an invalid source, is not about a topic or event outside of the USA, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated.
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.
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Summary

Meets Standards

The summary is written in 2 paragraphs which<BR>
contains at least 5-6 sentences each. The main<BR>
idea of the article is clear and source is unplagiarized (quoted if necessary).
Approaching Standards

The summary paragraphs are<BR>
written in fewer than 2 paragraphs<BR>
OR<BR>
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<BR>
AND<BR>
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.
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Response/Application

Meets Standards

Your reaction to the article is one paragraph (at least 5-6 sentences), and explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article.
Approaching Standards

ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met.<BR>
Requirement not met:
Below Standards

Both of the requirements needed to meet standards are not met.<BR>
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Requirements not met:
Does Not Meet Standards

Response/Application is missing from report.
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Presentation

Meets Standards

The article is presented in the presenters own words. Reading excerpts from the article is appropriate.
Approaching Standards

Most of the presentation is in the presenters own words. Reading excerpts from the article is appropriate.
Below Standards

The presentation is somewhat in the presenters own words.<BR>
Several excerpts from the article have been read.
Does Not Meet Standards

The presentation does not meet the standard.
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