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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Current Events Assignment Sheet! How handy is this?!?!
Current Events Assignment Name____________
Date_____________
Source:________________________
Find and read one current event article from a newspaper, an
online news source, radio or TV
1. Summarize the
article: (3-6 sentences explaining what
happened, who was involved, where it happened, why it happened, outcomes
etc.)
2. Categorize the
article according to PERSIG (circle all
that apply to your article)
P E R S I
G
3. Recognize any bias
presented in article. If you think any
bias was presented, describe it below.
If no bias, defend your position.
*Do not leave this blank!
4. Try to compare
this article to something we are studying in class. (give it your best shot!)
5. What region(s) of
the world does your article deal with?
**** Due every Friday at the beginning of class. Does not apply to Fridays when we don’t have
school
Attention Government!
Remember that your Blogs should be up and going very soon. Your first post (Candidate Profiles) is due Monday September 10. Many students have already sent me their links and I'm excited to see your creations!
Here's the Blog Project Expectations if you need it:
Remember that your Blogs should be up and going very soon. Your first post (Candidate Profiles) is due Monday September 10. Many students have already sent me their links and I'm excited to see your creations!
Here's the Blog Project Expectations if you need it:
Government: Student Blog Project Total Value: 100 points
Goal: Students will
create and maintain a unique blog, designed to inform users about the upcoming
election. There are several components
to your blog. Each component is detailed
below
A.
Candidate
Profiles: Write a unique
profile, including biographical information and position on at least 3
significant issues for at least 3 candidates (Democrat, Republican and your
choice)
Due Date: Mon.
9/10 at 8:00 a.m. Work Days: Point
Value: 3 at 10/ 30 points
*This is the first due date for your blog, therefore you
will need to provide me a link to your blog.
Email it to neon7878@yahoo.com
by Monday at 8:00 a.m. Late work will
lose 3 points per day from 30 point total.
B.
Election
News Reference: Provide a weekly
entry referencing an election news story.
Provide a link to the news story and your own unique comments. (Consider how this story may impact a
specific candidate’s image or ratings, what was the cause and effect of this
story, who was the target audience of an appearance or if the appearance was
deemed successful etc.) Write at least 4
statements or one paragraph.
Due Dates:
Mondays by 8:00 a.m (9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12)
Work Days: Point
Value: 7 at 6 points each = 42 points
*Late entries will be docked 2 points per day late. Anytime after 8:00 a.m is considered late.
C. Make it Relevant: Write two entries relating our textbook
content to the elections. Write one
paragraph (at least 6 lines).
Due Date: Oct.
15 and Nov. 15 by 8:00 a.m. Work
Day: Point
Value: 12 points
(2 entries at 6 points each Late:
- 2points per day)
Component Point Value Your
Points Earned
Candidate Profiles: 30
(3 at 10 points each)
News Reference: 42
(7 at 6 points each)
Make it Relevant: 12
(2 at 6 points each)
Overall Effort: 3
Creativity: 3 (Is it fun to read?
Does it grab my attention?)
Professionalism: 10 (Does your blog appear
professional? Grammar, typos,
punctuation?)
Total Points Possible: 100 Your Points
Earned: /100
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