Here is a rubric that can be used for your next current event assignment. It details what should be included in each paragraph of the event description and analysis, as well as other requirements for work habits and presentation.

Concepts

current events

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Additional Tags

world conflicts, current events, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask learners to find events that relate to themes you are currently covering in your curriculum or that can be traced back to a particular event in history
• Offer an option to compose and submit this assignment online

Pros

• Rubric can be downloaded and edited to meet your individual curricular needs

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 WHST.6-8.7 WHST.9-10.7 WHST.11-12.7