Here's the current events assignment in case you need a reminder :)
Current Events Assignment (30 points)
This assignment is an
opportunity to become informed about a current news story that affects our
country or our world. Throughout the
year, you’ll be responsible for short reports on a current event of your
choosing.
Please follow these
instructions:
1.
Read and cut out
(or print) an article from a newspaper, news magazine, or reputable
website. Note: Your article should be about something that
affects society as a whole. It should
not be a local crime report or a trivial story.
2.
On a piece of
paper (it may be typed or written), include the following:
a.
Bibliographic
information about the article (title of article, title of news source, date,
page number) (3 points)
b.
A summary of the
main points of the story in complete sentences (between 50 and 100 words). (10
points)
c.
An explanation of
why you chose this story, including why the story is important and to whom the
story important. (5 points)
d.
An explanation of
what questions you have after reading the story. (What more information would
you like to know?) (5 points)
e.
An analysis of
whether or not you think this story is objective (unbiased), or does the
author’s opinion influence the story in some way. (5 points)
3.
Attach the
article to your report. (2 points)
Note: Capitalization, grammar, and spelling count in
this assignment. Use spellcheck or a
dictionary and proofread your paper. J
Due Date: October 18 (Red Day) / October 19 (White
Day)
