There are two times we investigate current events in our class.
Current Event Fridays take place on Fridays in class or when I have a sub. You are provided articles and then must answer the basic questions.
What are the basic questions?
*Who (person, organization, etc) is involved in the situation? (Be sure to include their role)
*When did the situation happen? When was the article written?
*Where did the situation happen?
*What is the situation? (Provide a clear and complete summary of the situation)
*Why is this situation important?
*How does this situation connect to social studies? (Prove your connection)
Current Event Papers are due once a month. These papers are completed outside of class. The guidelines for these assignments are located at the bottom of this page or at this link.
Due Dates for Current Event Papers: TBA
REVISIONS:
***Students may revise their current events throughout the quarter. Students may revise their papers as many times as they desire. Students must staple their revised paper to their original graded draft and rubric. Students must have the original grading rubric stapled to their revision.***
Extra Opportunities:
***Starting with your 2nd current event paper - every time you use a Daily Problem vocabulary word (each word must be bold, underlined, and italicized in your paper) you will earn Recognition Points.***
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