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The document provides instructions for a science current events assignment. It specifies that the assignment should be typed, in Times New Roman font size 12 pt, with a proper heading. The assignment should include two paragraphs - a first paragraph summarizing the article using the 5Ws and 1H, and a second paragraph reflecting on the article. It should be spell checked, fact checked, and include a works cited in MLA format. The assignment will be graded based on inclusion of details in the summary, quality of reflection, proper formatting, grammar and mechanics, and correct MLA citation.

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Current Event

The document provides instructions for a science current events assignment. It specifies that the assignment should be typed, in Times New Roman font size 12 pt, with a proper heading. The assignment should include two paragraphs - a first paragraph summarizing the article using the 5Ws and 1H, and a second paragraph reflecting on the article. It should be spell checked, fact checked, and include a works cited in MLA format. The assignment will be graded based on inclusion of details in the summary, quality of reflection, proper formatting, grammar and mechanics, and correct MLA citation.

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Mrs.

Norris
Science Current Events
Your current event assignment should be:

• Typed
• Times New Roman font
• Size 12 pt
• Proper heading
• Two Paragraphs – single spaced
• Use complete sentences
• Spell checked
• Fact checked

Your assignment should follow this format:

Your Name
Class
Date
Topic
Title of Article
Author
Source
Date of Article

First Paragraph:
Using complete sentences, include your 5 “W’s and 1 “H”. Use your graphic organizer to collect
your information so it will be easier to write this paragraph.

Second Paragraph:
Using complete sentences, write a reflection on the article. Why did you choose this article? What did
you learn? Do you agree or disagree? How did you feel reading this article? How does this article
relate to what we've been learning in class?

Works Cited- MLA Format (This is the format we will use for Science Fair and is good practice)
Name ______________

Grade: /10
Current Event
Mrs. Norris

Category 2 1 0
Includes the 5 “Ws” Missing 1 or more of No information
Summary and 1 “H” the 5 “Ws' and 1 “H” present.

Responded to article Student gave No reflection


in an appropriate minimal reflection. present.
manner and related
Reflection
the material learned
to what has been
discussed in class.
Paper follows format 1 or 2 format errors. Format not followed
Format specified in in several areas.
directions.
Used proper 1 or 2 spelling or Many grammatical
Grammar and
grammar, spelling, grammatical errors. and spelling errors.
Mechanics
punctuation, etc.
All necessary Source present but No source present.
information present not in MLA format.
MLA Works Cited
and follows MLA
guidelines.

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