Essay & Discussion Procedures
Write a blog post that synthesizes the week’s assigned reading with your selection of a recently published (within the past two years) newspaper or magazine article. (Approximately 750 words not including the citation of the news article).
- Based on in-class learning experiences and engagement with the reading assigned for the week, research and identify a related article published in a credible news source within the past two years. To do this, please query the databases listed below.
- During the designated class period, each LC member will have approximately 10 minutes to:
- Discuss their current event article, and
- Explain the relationship of the article to the assigned reading, and
- Encourage a brief discussion.
- Following class discussion of the recently published articles, each LC member writes a blog post synthesizing this week’s assigned reading with the recently published (within the past two years) newspaper or magazine article that they selected. In your post:
- Place emphasis on demonstrating your understanding of the assigned reading. Discuss and analyze what the reading was about, how it is developed and its point of view.
- Additionally, develop a focus on one or more significant aspects of the assigned reading and how they relate to the current connection article that you select.
- You are welcome to include a review of classroom experience and discussion(s).
Using the following rubric, the assessment of your Current Connections discussion and essaywill be based on your demonstrated understanding of the week’s assigned reading and your synthesis of this reading with a recently published (within the past two years) newspaper or magazine article you selected.
Current Connections Assessment Rubric
Exceeding | In responding to the Current Connectionsassignment prompt, the writer demonstrates a rigorous and in-depth understanding of content and purpose through their presentation and the development and support of their essay. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [5 points]
Meeting | In responding to the Current Connectionsassignment prompt, the writer demonstrates a thoughtful understanding of content and purpose through their presentation and the development and support of their essay. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [3 points]
Approaching | In responding to the Current Connectionsassignment prompt, the writer demonstrates an awareness of content and purpose through their presentation and their effort to develop and support their essay. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [1 point]
Needing Improvement | In responding to the Current Connections assignment prompt, the writer demonstrates minimal or no attention to content and purpose. Presentation and essay may be unsuitable, and/or the writer may not develop or support an argument. Appropriate organization and style might not be evident. [0 point]
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