Homework

Current Homework:

Current Event Paper Due Dates

*Struggling with bibliographic citation check out this helpful link

Breaking down the Current Event Assignment {These are only suggestions}:

1. Find an article (15-30 mins to search, find, and skim the article)
2. Re-read the article (5-20 mins)
3. Complete the Article Information Section (10-30mins)
4. Complete the Geographic Information Section (5-15mins)
5. Complete the Informational Writing and the Basic Questions (30-60mins)
6. Re-read and revise your paper before turning in for a grade

Optional: Revise your paper

***Revision Process***:

Email the following message to chull@nssd112.org:

Dear Mr. Hull,

I have revised the (name of the assessment {Current Event #}).

Here is the link (provide the url).

Thank you, Your Name

*Please note revisions are only possible for the same quarter as the assessment was originally assigned.

Helpful Links:

*Current Event Guidelines

*Sample Current Event

*Current Event Sentence Starter

*Plague Words

***128 Words to use instead of very (a plague word)

*ABC of Culture

Definition of Social Studies

Where can you find articles for your Current Event assignment?

• Dogo News
• CNN Student News
• PBS Student News
• Newsy
• Newsela
• Or any news site ranging you believe is reliable
  • Some other possible links:
    • 30 Seconds to Explain is a great site to find a situation
    • Visually Explore Current Event Topics with 10x10

What are the plague words for social studies? See here.

Need help getting started with your Current Event?

Try this Google Doc - just open the document then go to File - "Make a copy" and rename it "Your Name - Current Event #"