CURRENT EVENT
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Current Event
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Item Point Value
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| Reviewer’s Name & Date |
1
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| Article Title |
1
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| Article Title |
1
|
| Article Author |
1
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| Publication Date |
1
|
| Page Numbers |
1
|
| Summary |
8
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| Reflections |
8
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| Attached Article < 1 month old |
5
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| Graphic Organizer |
5
|
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TOTAL
|
30
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| Current Event Sharing
(1-3 points for organization, preparedness and creative approach) |
12
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|
TOTAL
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| Summary
(x2) 4 Summarized in the student’s own words with good understanding of the main idea. Two science words are identified and defined that they learned to understand the article. 3 Summarized in the student’s own words with some understanding of main idea. 2 Summary shows partial understanding of the main idea. 1 The summary shows understanding of a secondary idea and not the main one. |
| Reflection (x2) 4 Connects the idea in the article to their experiences in life by giving an example of how this new information will or could affect the way we live or view science in the future. Where appropriate, they agree or disagree with the article and support their position. Includes a drawing to show reflection pictorially. 3 Connects the idea in the article to their experiences in life. Includes a drawing to show reflection pictorially. 2 Student comments are only general statements, for example: I liked this article or, this article was very informative 1 Student draws or reflects on a secondary issue in the article. |
| Presentation Scoring
Guide (x3) 4 The student confidently gives a complete and thorough summary of the article relating their personal reflections to the class answering any questions from the class about the article. 3 The student gives a brief summary of the article and their reflections. Attempts to answer questions from the class. 2 The student only reads from written summary and/or reflection. 1 The student shows no preparation or appears to have little knowledge of main idea. |
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