Assignment Task:
Directions: Find one video/article (short enough to display or summarize from a reliable source (CBC, University. Video should be NO longer than 5 minutes and then have summary notes/questions ready. Please ensure you include the following details: Title of Article/Video Source WHAT is this story about? List three important facts from your article. WHO is involved? WHEN did this story take place? WHERE is this event or issue occurring? (Specify city, country, region, etc.) WHY is this story important? CONNECT the article/video. What does it have to do with ideologies, especially the ones we are studying? How can it be connected to anything we learned or are learning about in class? Plan to take 5/10 minutes to present your issue/s. Grading will be based on the following rubric: 4 - Entire Current Event assignment meets the following requirements for each statement above:
1. Demonstrates thoughtfulness, preparation, and accuracy.
2. Reflects real understanding of the story and the issues.
3. Follows directions.
4. Is complete, neat, and includes entire article.
5. Asks and answers a provocative (for discussion purposes) question.