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Students will: 1. **Effectively search for and evaluate appropriate current event articles. (1.2, 8.1) ** 2. **Utilize a variety of print and electronic current event sources throughout the course. (1.8, 1.2) ** 3. **Read and comprehend current events on local, state, national and international levels. (8.1, 7.4, 1.2) ** 4. **Express, through a variety of means, their personal opinions and views of current events. (1.5, 1.6) ** 5. **Determine the impact of the events on their personal lives, the local area, the region, the nation, and/or the world. (8.1) ** 6. **Connect current events to topics studied in AP U.S. History. (8.1, 8.3) **
 * __Objective: __**


 * __Procedure: __****

At the beginning of each week, one student in the class will find a current event article, read it, and post ONE discussion question on the class’s Discussion Board. **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">

· **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Articles must be from reliable, newsworthy resources (see helpful sources below), and be relevant to 20th Century U.S. History. ** · **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Articles must be current (within a week of posting). Exceptions are monthly publications, such as //National Geographic//. In such cases, use the publication for the current month. ** · **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The article and question must be posted on the Discussion Board __by 10 pm Monday evenings__. ** · **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Questions should be thought-provoking as to encourage understanding and various perspectives of an event. The question should result in //analysis, reflection, formation of opinions, and a connection with U. S. History//. (Questions that use wording such as, “compare,” “contrast,” “explain,” “analyze,” “judge,” “criticize,” “support,” “defend,” “predict,” and “assess,” will prompt those responding to utilize higher levels of analysis.) **

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-align: center;"> All other students in the class will have four days, __from Monday at 10 PM through the following Friday morning at 8 AM,__ to read the article and to respond to the question on the discussion board. ** · **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Responses should address all parts of the posted question; indicate comprehension and analysis of the article, express personal views, and make a connection with U. S. History. I encourage you to respond to the posts by other students, as well. **
 * __<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Timeline: __****<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-align: center;"> //1. This program is being utilized for school assignments, therefore, school rules apply.// //2. In writing your opinion on a topic, make sure you're not going to be offensive to anyone as you write it.// //3. Always make sure you check over your post for spelling errors, grammar errors, and your use of words.// //4. Watch your language! This is a graded assignment and should be reflective of maturity and professionalism.// //5. Make sure things you write about are factual. Don't post about things that aren't true.// 6. //Keep it education-oriented. That means that you shouldn't discuss your plans for// **//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> the weekend. //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Keep in mind rules of etiquette for the discussion board.

<span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">As this assignment is a weekly homework/class work grade, students will be assessed on the following rubric.
 * __<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Rubric __**
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">CATEGORY || **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">2 ** || **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">1 ** || **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">0 ** ||
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Evidence and Examples ** || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. ||
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Position Statement ** || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">There is no position statement. ||
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Presentation ** || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student provides information on the day of presentation. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student provides limited information on the day of presentation. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student does not participate, or their participation is derogatory. ||
 * **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Presentation ** || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student provides information on the day of presentation. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student provides limited information on the day of presentation. || <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Student does not participate, or their participation is derogatory. ||