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NYTimes Upfront Article Review

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Issue Date: ____________________ Page(s):______________________________________
Directions: Read the article and fill out the statements or answer the questions below. You may not use articles
on Entertainment or Sports. Please find and read about important issues in our world today. Read the Rubric
at the end of the worksheet to complete all the requirements for this assignment.
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WHAT is this story about? List four facts related in your article and identify them as facts or opinions.
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WHEN did this story take place? Does it have anything to do with past events or issues? Be careful and
THINK! Explain.
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WHERE is this event or issue occurring? (Specify city, country, region, etc.)
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WHY is this story important? Try to apply it to your own life. How will it impact YOU??
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PREDICT what you think might happen as this story develops.

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DISCUSS this topic with a peer, friend, or your parents/guardians and write down their opinion, thoughts, or
ideas about the articles topic. Write their response here and include some thoughts of your own.
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Bonus: 2 Points
INFER 1 piece of information from the article that is not directly written for bonus points. Make sure you
thoroughly explain your inference and give examples for the points.
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Grading will be based on the following rubric:
9 Entire Current Event assignment displays the following requirements for each question/statement above:
a. Demonstrates thoughtfulness, preparation, and accuracy.
b. Reflects real understanding of the story and the issues.
c. Follows directions.
d. Is complete and neat.
e. Asks and answers a provocative (for discussion purposes) question.
6 Current Event assignment is complete but lacks 2 of the above requirements.
4 Current Event assignment lacks 3 of the requirements.
3 Current Event assignment lacks 4 of the requirements.
0 Current Event assignment is late (excepting all day absence) or lacks 5 or more of the above requirements.