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Introduction
Each week you will be required to review articles in the New York
Times newspaper and then select one to write a paper on. The concept is to allow you the opportunity to learn about the
world you live in and how it impacts your life.
The Task
The Task is to find an article that should relate to current events. The current events topic should deal with something that is influenced by government,
politics, or culture norms. Example: The unrest of a country under political
turmoil. War protest in the United States.
In the paper there should be two paragraphs.
The first paragraph will give an overall review of the contents of
the article. The second paragraph will be your opinion on what you think should be done
to help. Each
class period students will be selected to read their paper and short discussion will follow with the class. The paper will then be turned in for credit. A new article will be sued is each week. Students
may continue on the same subject matter if additional articles are present.
The Process
The idea of this process is to allow you the opportunity to read
about current events while selecting an article in the New York Times. The process will be a low level activity to spark your
interest in becoming involved in the world you live in.
- You will be given an opportunity to select
an article of your own choosing.
- During your presentation of the paper you
will be allowed to become familiar with presenting information.
- You will be able to discuss your opinion
with other classmates
- You will learn to be a good listener when
others present their articles.
- You will begin the process of critical thinking
and putting your own thoughts on paper.
- You will not be required to present each
week but must be prepared to do so if asked.
- Class members will evaluate the content
and may discuss your comments.
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Evaluation
The evaluation will be based on the knowledge of your character and
the event being portrayed.
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Beginning
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Developing
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Accomplished
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Exemplary
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Knowledge
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Minimum knowledge expressed |
Good start. |
Well developed.
Description of the article |
Excellent
Description
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Suggest
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Minimum thinking express |
Good start. |
Well developed idea |
Excellent suggest for the article |
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Conclusion
The objective of this
exercise is to provide you with an opportunity to start reading about current events.
Start critically thinking about the world around you and how events can impact your life.
Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest
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