Current+Events

This page has the requirements and documents you need to complete all your current events assignments.

10 points each || -Complete a bibliography, 50 word summary, and reaction paragraph for each article 10 points each || -Complete a bibliography, 50 word summary, and reaction paragraph for each article 10 points each || 5 points each || -Complete a vocabulary enricher worksheet 10 points || -Complete a vocabulary enricher worksheet 10 points || 15 points || -Edit one of your summaries into a Type 3 writing assignment following all FCA’s 45 points || -Edit one of your summaries into a Type 3 writing assignment following all FCA’s 45 points || 10 points ||
 * Select one of the following options for your first current events assignment ||
 * To earn a “C” students must complete the following: || To earn a “B” students must complete the following: || To earn an “A” students must complete the following: ||
 * -Read 3 different teacher approved articles on approved topics || -Read 3 different teacher approved articles on approved topics || -Read 3 different teacher approved articles on approved topics ||
 * -Complete a bibliography, 50 word summary, and reaction paragraph for each article
 * -Complete a vocabulary enricher worksheet **for each article**
 * -Attend a discussion session with Mr. Repsch
 * ||  || -Complete one of the enrichment activities: //Follow the Story or Tell Me More//
 * Total possible points: 75/95 || Total possible points: 85/95 || Total possible points: 95/95 ||
 * Remember, simply trying one of these options does not guarantee the grade. As always, quality and accuracy must be demonstrated to earn your grade. ||

10 points || -Complete a bibliography for the 3 articles 15 points || -Complete a bibliography for the 4 articles 20 points || 5 points each || -Complete a vocabulary enricher activity 10 points || -Complete a vocabulary enricher activity 10 points || 10 points || Complete the pros and cons sheet (a T-Chart for each article) 15 points || complete the pros and cons sheet (a T-chart for each article) 20 points || 45 points || Complete the Type 3 writing assignment following all FCA’s 45 points || Complete the Type 3 writing assignment following all FCA’s 45 points ||
 * Select one of the following options for your second current events assignment this year. ||
 * To earn a “C” students must complete the following: || To earn a “B” students must complete the following: || To earn an “A” students must complete the following: ||
 * -Read 2 different teacher approved articles on approved topics || -Read 3 different teacher approved articles on approved topics || -Read 4 different teacher approved articles on approved topics ||
 * -Complete a bibliography for the two articles
 * -Complete a vocabulary enricher activity
 * Complete a pros and cons sheet (a T-Chart for each article)
 * Complete the Type 2 assignment and discuss articles with Mr. Repsch
 * Total possible points: 75/85 || Total possible points: 85/95 || Total possible points: 95/95 ||
 * Remember, simply trying one of these options does not guarantee the grade. As always, quality and accuracy must be demonstrated to earn your grade. ||

4 points || -Complete a a short summary that explains what each cartoon is about 6 points || -Complete a short summary that explains what each cartoon is about. 8 points || 10 points || -Complete a vocabulary enricher activity, FCA #4 10 points || -Complete a vocabulary enricher activity, FCA #4 10 points || and complete a Cornell note sheet for each one 16 points || Find 3 articles related to your topic(s) and complete a Cornell Note sheet for each one 24 points || Find 4 articles related to your topic(s) and complete a Cornell Note Sheet or each one 32 points || 45 points || Complete the Type 3 writing assignment following all FCA’s 45 points || Complete the Type 3 writing assignment following all FCA’s 45 points ||
 * Select one of the following options for your third current events assignment: ||
 * To earn a “C” students must complete the following: || To earn a “B” students must complete the following: || To earn an “A” students must complete the following: ||
 * -Find at least one political cartoon || -Find at least one political cartoon (you may do more than one) || -Find at least one political cartoon (you may do more than one) ||
 * -Complete a short summary that explains what the cartoon is about
 * -Complete a vocabulary enricher paragraph using at least three of your vocab words
 * Find two articles related to your cartoon(s)
 * Complete the Type 2 assignment and discuss articles with Mr. Repsch
 * Total possible points: 75/85 || Total possible points: 85/95 || Total possible points: 95/95 ||
 * Remember, simply trying one of these options does not guarantee the grade. As always, quality and accuracy must be demonstrated to earn your grade.

When you are ready to complete your type 3 writing assignment, select one of your topics to write about.

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