After reviewing lesson plans. We will not be doing another topic of Social Studies before the end of the grading period. Therefore, if you are unhappy with your grade, please complete the extra credit.

Thanks!

Current Event Extra Credit

Due: 10-24-13

(Last day of the 9 weeks)

Students will be researching current events for Social Studies class for extra credit of 10 points on their lowest grade. Limit of only 3 current events per student.  Students are responsible for finding an appropriate article from a newspaper, magazine or printed from the internet. The article must be handed in with the summary and reflection and must be less than one month old.

Must Include:

·       Title of Article

·       Date Published

·       Author

·       Student Name

·       Summary

·       Reflection

What to include in the summary:  Main Ideas.  I should be able to know what the article is about without reading the actual article.  It is very important that the summary is written in your own words.

What to include in the reflection:  How you feel about the topic.  How you liked the article.  Your opinion of what you think should be done.

a.   Why did you choose the article?

b.  Was the article interesting to you?

c.   How did the article make you feel? Does what you read make you angry? sad? happy? annoyed? scared?

d.   Did you change your opinion after reading the article?

e.   What would you do to change the situation?