Current Event 10 points

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RST.6-8 2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. RST. 6-8 6: Determine an authors point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to confli cting evidence or viewpoints.

Newsela - What was the name of the article? _________________________________________________ Original Source:________________ Author: _________________________________________Category: _____________________________ Reading Level: __________________
RUBRIC Standards Exceeds (5) Meets (3) Approaches (2)

RST.6-8 2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. RST. 6-8 6: Determine an authors point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. Score

Determined the central idea of the text . Who, What , When , Where and Why. Provided an objective summary of the text. Cited specific details that support the summary of the text. Determine the Authors point of you and or purpose of the text. Cites specific evidence that supports he Authors viewpoints and or evidence.

Determines the central idea, has some supporting ideas of the article and cites some evidence to support the summary of the text.

Knows the title of the article, but does not understand the central idea. No evidence cited.

Determines the authors point of view. Does not know the Authors point of Cites some evidence to support their view. No evidence is cited answer of impartial or partial

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Grant 2013

Who the article is about. Where the story is taking place. When the event occurred. What the story is about (3 details minimum). Why the story is happening. Reword the Question: Why did this story make history? This story made history. Answer the Question: This should be 3-4 sentences with a strong topic sentence. (SUMMARIZE THE ARTICLE)

CITE EVIDEINCE: Cite evidence supporting your answer. Your evidence should directly support your answer above. * * * Was the article impartial or partial? __________ Yes or _________No What evidence do you have that supports your answer (impartial or partial)? * * Explain your answer: (Make connections to history. How does this story impact your life?)

What questions would you have asked if you were the reporter? Grant 2013