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Current Event Articles

Current Event Articles. US History 8 th Grade. What Kind Of Articles?. Government Education Politics Religion Economy Foreign Policy (wars/conflicts) Health NO Sports, NO Blood and Guts. Where Do I Get My Articles?. Newspapers (Republic, Tribune, USA Today)

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Current Event Articles

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  1. Current Event Articles US History 8th Grade

  2. What Kind Of Articles? • Government • Education • Politics • Religion • Economy • Foreign Policy (wars/conflicts) • Health • NO Sports, NO Blood and Guts

  3. Where Do I Get My Articles? • Newspapers (Republic, Tribune, USA Today) • Published in last two weeks • Periodicals (Newsweek, Time) • Published in last two months • Internet (Fox News, CNN News) • NO National Inquirer, Star, Teen Magazine

  4. Paper Format • Typed, white paper, black ink • 1 inch margins • Font Arial/New Times Roman • Size 12 • Double spaced (except heading) • Heading (Name, Date, US History, “Current Event Article”) • Do Not Double Space Heading • “Tommy’s Title” Must have title, size 12

  5. Content • Three paragraphs • Synopsis • Opinion • DWP Connection

  6. Synopsis • A condensed summary, abstract • In your own words • Do not copy from article

  7. Opinion • Give your personal feelings on the article • Choose an article that interests you

  8. DWP Connection • What DWP skills are needed in this situation or problem • Minimum two skills

  9. Grading • 20 points • 8 pts format • 12 pts content • 4 Synopsis • 4 Opinion • 4 DWP connection

  10. Misc. • No briefs • Article attached to review (stapled) • Will be assigned on Mondays due Friday • Friday will be oral presentations

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