Current Events Article Review

Directions: After watching the video on pollution, it is now obvious that all types of pollutions can have a direct impact on any community. There is no doubt that pollution has an impact in our lives and our communities. In this assignment, you will be (1) choosing a type of pollution, (2) finding an article related to it, and then (3) completing a article review worksheet. Please choose a type of pollution that you have an interest in learning about, as you will be covering that topic for the remainder of the unit. Requirements: One Topic (Pollution, Recycling, energy, transportation) One reviewable article (List of possible websites provided below) Article title - List the title of your article on the worksheet Cite Source List the website of where the article came from Worksheet Page 1 The 6 aspects of the article (Who, what, when, where, why, how). Complete the 6 aspects of the article in complete sentences. Worksheet Page 2 How would/could you help the community that was affected? What type of aid could you provide them with? State the type of pollution affecting the community and provide 7 possible solutions to helping solve the pollution problem.

Possible Article Sources: http://www.enn.com/ http://www.nrdc.org/water/default.asp http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/category/earthsky/environment/ http://www.kidsecologycorps.org/ These websites are just examples that you can use. Feel free to use Google to help you find other sites. Please make sure that the article you choose provides adequate information on your type of pollution. The more informative the article is, the easier time you will have writing a review for it. Save often.

Article Review Checklist

Name:____________________________________________

Requirements Heading Article Title is stated Source is provided Worksheet Page 1: 6 article aspects Worksheet Page 2: 7 solutions (clear explainations with examples) Layout (readability, spelling, grammar)

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Date Checked

6th PSA Article Review MYP Rubric

Name:__________________________Period:___________________Date:_________ You will be assessed on the following criteria: Technology Criterion C: Creating the solution 6th Grade (Max. 8) You will: Level 0 1-2

Your Score:______

Task-Specific/Descriptors
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. The student demonstrates minimal technical skills when creating their article review. The student creates a article review, which functions poorly and is presented in an incomplete form.

Comments

3-4

The student demonstrates satisfactory technical skills when making their article review The student creates the article review, which partially functions and is adequately presented

5-6

The student demonstrates competent technical skills when making the article review The student creates the article review, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately

7-8

The student demonstrates excellent technical skills when making the article review The student follows the plan to create the article review, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately