CURRENT
EVENTS ASSIGNMENT It is very important for people to know
and understand the events that are happening locally, nationally, and globally.
You are required to complete three (3) current events assignments. The due
dates are listed on the reverse side. This assignment consists of reading an
article pertaining to local, national, or international social studies content
(history, eco
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CURRENT
EVENTS ASSIGNMENT
It is very important for people to know
and understand the events that are happening locally, nationally, and globally.
You are required to complete three (3) current events assignments. The due
dates are listed on the reverse side. This assignment consists of reading an
article pertaining to local, national, or international social studies content
(history, economics, archeology, or politics). Articles can be found in
credible newspapers, magazines and broadcast news media sources.
You
are to include the following criteria in your assignment:
1. Proper Titles – 4pts.
a. Your full name and article number in
the top right hand corner.
b.
What is the name of the article? Exact wording in bold-type, centered on the
page.
2. Article Source – 6pts.
a. Using the MLA style of citation,
where did you get the article?
b. Cut out, photocopy or print the
article and attach it with YOUR written thoughts.
c.
If you are using an internet article or TV broadcast there will not be an
attachment. To receive points include a hyperlink address. (MUST connect
directly to the article or broadcast.)
3. Summary – 10pts.
a. In YOUR words, briefly summarize the
content of the article.
b.
Four (4) sentence minimum.
4. Analysis – 10pts.
a. What are the positions held by the
people mentioned in the article?
b. How do you feel about this
event/issue?
c. How does or how could this event
affect you?
d. Can you detect author bias within the
article? Explain(use quotes)
e.
Four (4) sentence minimum using the examples above as a guide.
5. Impact – 10pts.
a. Why is this event of significance?
(Why should you or I care?)
b. Could this event be part of a larger
issue? Explain how it fits.
c.
Three (3) sentence minimum.
Write your paper in paragraph form using
good sentence structure with proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. Write
the paper in your own words. If you need to use a short quote, cite properly. The paper should be one page in length,
double spaced with one inch margins and in 12-point font.
This
is not a critique of whether the article is good or bad. This assignment is a
reasoned opinion of the issue presented in the article. It is designed to get
you to explore your attitudes/thoughts/beliefs on various topics in the
currents world of Social Studies. Your opinion should draw on your own
background knowledge and understanding, the information in the article, and
your personal views. The result is expected to be an exercise in your critical
thinking skills.
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