Current Event Extra Credit

Due: 1-10-14

There will not be another SS unit before the end of the 9 weeks. So, if you need a boost, take this opportunity.

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. Failure to complete all parts of the assignment will result in loss of points.

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 The summary needs to be a full paragraph (1/2 page).

***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?

The reflection should be a full paragraph (1/2 page).

Total- 1 Page double spaced typed 12 font or 1 full page on notebook paper.