CURRENT EVENTS WORKSHEET

Topic of Article: ______

Title of Article: ______

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Directions: Find an article either in the newspaper or online from a newspaper source, Time.com, USA Today, The New York Times, etc., or any other reputable national or local source. Articles must pertain to economics. Read the article and fill out the statements or answer the questions below. Please find and read about important ECONOMIC issues in our world today. Read the Rubric at the end of the worksheet to complete all the requirements for this assignment. Attach the article to the worksheet. Please staple in advance!

WHO is this article about? ______

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WHAT is this story about? List three facts or opinions related in your article and identify them as facts or opinions.

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WHEN did this story take place? Does it have anything to do with past events or issues? Be careful and THINK! Explain.

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WHERE is this event or issue occurring? (Specify city, country, region, etc.)

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WHY is this story important?

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INDENTIFY One Economic Concept that we have learned about that is discussed or related to the topic of the article (Ex. Article on Drought might involve Scarcity and/or Shortage concepts). Explain who the economic concept relates to the topic of the article.

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Explain your opinion of the article’s topic. (EX. Do you agree or disagree with a position taken by the author; do you believe it is a big issue that can be resolved?

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ASK - Write a well-developed and thoughtful question that the class can answer from information on this page. It should not be a YES or NO question.

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ANSWER – Write, in complete sentences, a thoughtful response to your question.

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Grading will be based on the following rubric (for a total of 20 points):

4 – Entire Current Event assignment displays the following requirements for each question/statement above:

a.  Demonstrates thoughtfulness, preparation, and accuracy.

b.  Reflects real understanding of the story and the issues.

c.  Follows directions.

d.  Is complete, neat, and includes entire article.

e.  Asks and answers a provocative (for discussion purposes) question.

3 – Current Event assignment is complete but lacks 2 of the above requirements.

2 – Current Event assignment lacks 3 of the requirements.

1 – Current Event assignment lacks 4 of the requirements.

0 – Current Event assignment lacks 5 or more of the above requirements.

FOR EACH DAY IT IS LATE YOU WILL LOSE ONE POINT ON THE ASSIGNMENT.