Why Do We Need To Know Current Events?
-To keep in touch with what is going on in the world, in the U.S., and locally
-Our civic duty
-To better understand social studies concepts in our textbook or the news
Weekly Current Events (CEs) will be posted on Monday each week and responses must be submitted by 3:00 pm on FRIDAY to receive full credit.
Weekly CE: Requirements
Using Google Classroom, you will complete the assignment posted for the week.
Follow the directions for each assignment posted.
Some weeks may have one task, others may have multiple tasks. Watch all videos, read all articles, and review all questions and directions.
You will have one week to do some CEs and others two weeks. Make sure you pay attention to the exact due date so you don't get penalized.
Grade Criteria
Worth 100 pts. each week - Make sure you submit all parts and complete all steps based on the following criteria.
To earn the max points each assignment, do the following:
**For Multiple Choice/Short Answers**
Use the content to help you choose or identify the correct answer.
Question values will vary but are graded for exactness.
**For Open-Ended Responses/Opinions**
Response to the Question
Response shows attention to details and directions of the question with evidence that you read the content.
(50% per question)
Thoughtful Opinion
Response expresses an intelligent idea/opinion that demonstrates understanding of the topic at hand.
(20% per question)
Factual Basis
The post includes text evidence to support the stated idea/opinion.
(20% per question)
Mechanics
Uses appropriate spelling, grammar, and formatting for adequate completion.
(10% per question)
CEs are considered LATE if they are submitted after 3:00 pm Friday
Not completing 50% or more of the task will result in submitting an incomplete assignment which will be considered late.
20% will be deducted from your graded CE if submitted after it is due no matter how many minutes, days, or weeks that is.
Failure to complete the assignment by the due date will negatively impact your grade. Missing assignments will be recorded as a zero in the gradebook until it is turned in and graded.
You will have until midterm and/or the end of the quarter to make up your late CEs or a permanent zero will be entered into the gradebook.
Not doing one or more at all throughout the quarter will negatively impact your grade. Simply completing the weekly CE is an easy way to maintain an average to above average grade in my social studies class. Just do it!