Th Grade 2018-2019 WEEKLY CURRENT EVENTS ASSIGNMENT …

6th Grade 2018-2019 WEEKLY CURRENT EVENTS ASSIGNMENT DUE: Fridays OR the last day of each week (unless told otherwise)

35 Points

LEARNING FOCUS: To discover the relationship between the past and the present To understand the connection between people in all areas of the world To foster a knowledge of world and regional affairs and events To increase primary and secondary sources and their uses and limitations To enhance oral and written communication skills To formulate and articulate personal opinions To differentiate between facts and opinions

DIRECTIONS: 1. Research a Current Event news story in either a newspaper, magazine or internet. a. News story can be in the form of a written article or news story video from the internet. Please do not do a news story that you heard on TV. b. If you get your article from the newspaper, please cut it out and attach to your assignment. c. If your article is on the internet or your news story is a video from the internet, provide the URL or link where you found your story. 2. Complete the Weekly Current Event Assignment sheet given to you every Monday. 3. Turn in assignment sheet on Fridays.

FAQ??

What is considered "current" ?? o Any news story covered within 2 weeks of assignment due date. Example: Assignment is due on Friday, 9/29/18. Acceptable date of publication would be 9/15/18 ? 9/28/18.

 What can I write about?? o Any local, national or global news story EXCEPT pop-culture or sports related. If you are unsure if your article is acceptable, either choose another or show Mrs. Daly the article in advanced to get her approval.

How long should my article be?? o Long enough that you can generate at least 7 sentences for an article summary.

Can I turn it in early?? o Yes, just drop it into your class mailbox in room 210

What if I am absent?? o Turn it in on the day you return. o If you know you are going to be absent on the day its due, turn it in on an earlier day.

What if I lose my assignment sheet? o There will be extra's always available in the "Current Events" folder in room 210, available on Mrs. Daly's 6th Grade Website: 6thgradeodyssey.

Where can I find good articles or news stories?? o Newspapers, magazines, credible online news sources

General Online News Websites

Kids Online News Websites:

- Delaware Online - Newsuem

- CNN

? Tween Tribune

- New York Times

10 - CNN 10 Student News

- US News & World Reports magazines. ? Scholastic Kids News

? USA Today

learning - The NYT Learning Network

? National Public Radio

newshour/extra - PBS News Hour Extra

? Dogo News

ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS: ASK MRS. DALY in school or EMAIL her melissa.olsen@odyssey.k12.de.us

Name: _____________________________

Date Completed: __________

Score: _______ / 35 points

PART I (6 points) Due Date: ____________________

Article Title: ______________________________________________________

Article Author: _______________________ Date of Publication: ______________

Source: ___________________________________________________________

Check one:

Local News

National News

World News

PART II: Details (6 points)

WHO: Who is this article about: Who are some notable people or groups of people? (1 point)

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WHERE: Where is this story happening or taking place? Be specific: city, country, etc. (1 point)

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WHEN: When did this event take place? Is this a new issue or an ongoing one? (2 points)

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PART II: Details (continued)

WHY: Why did you choose this article? Why is this story significant? Explain. (2 points)

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What is this story about Provide a summary (at least 7 sentences) using your own

words (paraphrase, do not plagiarize).

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PART IV: Reaction (9 points)

What are your own thoughts and feelings on this article? You must answer AND EXPLAIN WHY AT LEAST 3 of these questions in your Reaction Paragraph:

1. How did this article make you feel?

2. How did this article affect you?

3. How can you relate or connect with this article?

4. What would you do if you were in this situation?

5. How would you have handled it differently?

6. Who else could benefit from reading this article?

7. Do you agree or disagree with this article?

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