1-Politics in the News - WEEK #1 - 10 points

Relate your stories to what you are learning in class.

While we can't discuss politics in real time, this is the next best thing. I read them every week and comment as appropriate. Ideally, you will relate your stories to what you are learning in class.

Remember, please be kind to others, even if you disagree. Keep it civil:  no insults, name calling, etc.

I've attached some suggested news sources.Download news sourcesDownload PoliticsInTheNews(SamplePosts).pd

STEP 1 RUBRIC - 0 to 5 Points

(see Rubric on the Submission Page, "REPLY" below)

It must be government or politics-related and contain at least 100 words.

Initial Post--due EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 11:59PM  

Response to Two Other Students--due EVERY SATURDAY at 11:59.

You MUST post your initial story by the deadline, otherwise you receive an automatic "0."

Format in the following, numbered five sections:

1. NAME OF STORY
2. SOURCE  
3. DATE OF PUBLICATION  
4. A FULL, WELL-WRITTEN PARAGRAPH DESCRIBING THE STORY IN YOUR OWN WORDS (quotes are fine, but no wholesale copy and paste, please)
5. WHY YOU FIND IT INTERESTING, INCLUDING YOUR PERSONAL OPINION. 

Example of Excellent A+ WorkDownload Excellent Work
Download PoliticsInTheNews(SamplePosts).pdf

STEP 2  RUBRIC - 0 to 5 Points (see Rubric on the Submission Page, below)

Step 1 and 2 TOTAL POINTS Up to 10 Points

RESPOND TO TWO OTHER STUDENTS' POSTS-- due EVERY SATURDAY AT 11:59PM

• If you just post your initial story, without making any responses, your maximum score is 6 points (60%)
• If you post your initial story and respond to only one other student post, your maximum score is 8 points (80%).
• If you post your initial story and respond to two other student posts, your maximum potential score is 10 points (100%)