Current Event Article Rubric

Health Current Events Reaction Paper Health is ongoing and all around us. This is a time of exciting new health developments. You will need to complete a health current event reaction paper each week. This will require you to read magazines, newspapers and visit online news websites. The focus of these reactions is to engage you in a personal and critical examination of current issues and events relevant to the Health Curriculum. This assignment will provide you an opportunity to look at these public health issues through your own eyes.

Directions:

Read:  Health related article (newspaper, magazine or Internet) which was written within the last three months

 Article chosen clearly relates to current health topic. It gives information to understand health better. Comes from a reliable news source.

Write:  Two Paragraphs: o 1st Summary of the article in your own words. o 2nd Connections to you, your thoughts and learning.

 1 page typed (minimum), MLA format - 12 font and double spaced

 Reference Cited ~ MUST use MLA format www.easybib.com For example: Shmoe, Joe. "Health Class Is the Most Beneficial Class You Will Ever Take”,." CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News. Cable News Network, 25 Dec. 2011. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. .  Staple printed article to your current event reaction paper.

Some Helpful Sources: www.cnn.com (health) www.health.gov www.letsmove.gov Current Event Reaction Paper Rubric  USE MLA FORMAT!!!

1st Paragraph: Summary Included a one paragraph (5 sentences) summary in your own words, with all important details included such as: who, what, where, how, why? Also used proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 35 points

2nd Paragraph: Connections Included a one paragraph (5 sentences) personal reaction (your opinion) indicating a clear understanding of the topic. Used proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

35 points

Cited Source using MLA format The citation should be located at the bottom of your reaction. Use easybib.com or any other website citation generator.

15 points

Organization One page minimum, MLA format - 12 font, double spaced. Attached a copy of the article. Used MLA format - name of source, date of article, and author of article.

15 points

Total 100 pts.