Current Event

Current Event #2*

Name: __________________

Headline: _____________________________________________________________________

Source: _______________________________________________________________________

Date of event: __________________________   

When did this event take place?




What is the article about?

What events lead up to this event?

How did this event change Utah? 

*The Current Event page is meant to help you write your paper.  Your paper can include other information about the event. Report formatting: the report must be 1 page of double-spaced type. The text should be Times New Roman, font size 14.  The poster must include 2 pictures, a title, and five facts.  Presentation: present your poster to the class and share your event with the class.  You may use one index card for notes. 

Grading Rubric for Current Event #2

Paper and Presentation

	5	3	2
Poster	Five facts are clearly listed.	Three to four facts are clearly listed.	Less then three facts are listed.
	Two pictures that pertain to the event.	One picture of the event.	No pictures of the event.
Current Event Paper	Full Page with size 14 Times New Roman Font. No formatting errors.	1/2 page with incorrect font and or size. Missing information. One to five   formatting errors.	Less then 1/2 page.  Incorrect font/size/spacing. Missing information. More then five formatting errors.
Presentation	Came prepared to present to class. Has read over and practiced presentation.	Presentation is read mostly from report.	Presentation is read completely from notes.
	Speaks loud and clear so everyone can hear and understand.	Either hard to hear or understand what is presented.	Hard to hear or understand what is presented.

My date to present to the class is on ________________________________.