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Social Studies Current Events Rubric 
Social Studies Current Events Rubric -- McKee
Purpose: In order to more successfully contribute to community and society at large, you should be current on Canadian issues, controversies and events. 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 in Canada and try to make connections to the past, present, future, and ourselves. Each student will complete the current events assignment individually.
Rubric Code: NXC5B23
By treynolds42
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Subject: History  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Meets Standards

5 pts

Approaching Standards

4 pts

Below Standards

3 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

1 pts

Article & Citation

Current print or electronic magazine or newspaper article about Canada.
Meets Standards

The article is current and about a Canadian 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 in Canada, 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 in Canada, 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 this Canadian History course. 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.
Presentation

Meets Standards

The article is presented in the presenters own words with only portions read from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. Two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
Approaching Standards

A weakness in one of the following areas: The article is presented in the presenters own words with only portions read from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. Two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
Below Standards

Two or more weaknesses in the following areas: The article is presented in the presenters own words with only portions read from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. Two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
Does Not Meet Standards

A weakness in each of the following areas: The article is presented in the presenters own words with only portions read from the article. Presentation covered all requirements. Voice is clear and loud. Interesting and informative presentation. Two questions were asked of the class and a discussion was lead by the student.
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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