Current Event Guidelines--Due every Friday!

Current Event Blog Guidelines

Ms. Ghoneim

As a weekly assignment and influential portion of your grade, you will be required to research, read and complete a current event blog.  The current event blog will be due every Friday (turned in online), unless otherwise indicated in class.

Structure of the Current Event Blog Post is as follows:

Paragraph 1: Summary of Article:  One paragraph of 3-5 sentences must be written explaining what the article was about.  Answer the essential W’s of Who, What, Where, When, and Why.

For Example:

This article was about ________________.

It said that ___________________ and ________________. 

It effects ___________________.

It happened on _______________ because ________________.

Paragraph 2: Reflection and Commentary:  One paragraph of 3-5 sentences must be written explaining your reaction or feelings to the article.  Does the article relate to you?  Did it upset you in any way?  Do you agree with it?  Why or why not?

For Example:

I liked/did not like this article because ___________________. 

This article made me happy/angry because _____________________. 

This article is relevant to me and my life because _________________.

I agree/disagree with this article because ___________________.

Essential components of your blog to receive full credit:

1.  May not have spelling, grammar or punctuation errors-please read and re-read your blog to make sure it makes sense.

2.  Each paragraph must be 3-5 sentences in length.

3.  Each blog is worth 20 points in your assessment category.

4.  Each blog should be written on the correct topic assigned in class that week. 

5.  Article must have appeared in a credible newspaper (ex. LA Times, LA Opinion, New York Times, Huffington Post) or credible magazines (ex. Time, The New Yorker, The Economist).  If you aren’t sure about an article you have selected, please get it cleared in advance with me. 

6.  You must post your blog each Friday and include your name, the date, and the blog number.

7.  Correct citation of the article you have used.  Please see the chart below for correct citation. 

Barrow, Matthew. "Skipping School? Plan On Walking." Sacramento Bee. 13 Oct. 1999, California final ed.: A1+.		Newspaper Article, (Signed)
"Gorilla attacks Martian." National Enquirer 16 Mar. 1999: A-14.		Newspaper Article, (Unsigned)
Bradley, Donald. "Is There a Right Way?" Kansas City Star. 23 May 1999: 2-4. SIRS Researcher. Stoneman Douglas High School Lib., Parkland, FL. 29 Feb. 2000 <http://sks.sirs.com>.	Newspaper Article, Online News Subscription Service (SIRS)  (Stoneman Douglas Media Center)

*If you have difficulty accessing a computer, printer or an internet connection, please come discuss this with me as we will find a solution to ensure that you are able to complete the assignment completely and on time.