CURRENT EVENTS WORKSHEET
Name: _____________________ Period:______
CURRENT EVENTS WORKSHEET
DATE DUE:________
Directions: Find an article either in the newspaper or online from a newspaper source, , USA Today, The New York Times, etc., or any other reputable national or local source. Read the article and fill out the statements or answer the questions below. Please find and read about important issues in our world today. Because this is a current events assignment you are to choose an article that is no more than 2 years older from when the assignment is given. Attach the article to the worksheet.
Topic of Article: _____________________________________________________________________
Title of Article: ______________________________________________________________________
Source: _____________________________________________________________________________
WHO is this article about? ____________________________________________________________
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WHAT is this story about? List three important facts from your article.
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2. _________________________________________________________________________________
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3. _________________________________________________________________________________
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WHEN did this story take place?
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WHERE is this event or issue occurring? (Specify city, country, region, etc.)
CONNECT the article. What does it have to do with you? Can it be connected to anything we learned or are learning about in class?
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Grading will be based on the following rubric:
4 – Entire Current Event assignment displays the following requirements for each question/statement above:
a. Demonstrates thoughtfulness, preparation, and accuracy.
b. Reflects real understanding of the story and the issues.
c. Follows directions.
d. Is complete, neat, and includes entire article.
e. Asks and answers a provocative (for discussion purposes) question.
3 – Current Event assignment is complete but lacks 2 of the above requirements.
2 – Current Event assignment lacks 3 of the requirements.
1 – Current Event assignment lacks 4 of the requirements.
0 – Current Event assignment is late (excepting all day absence) or lacks 5 or more of the above requirements.
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