CURRENT EVENTS ASSIGNMENT #4

DUE FRIDAY, DEC. 2

Instructions: Find a recent news article on an event happening in a foreign country (in
other words, anywhere in the world except the United States). The story must have
occurred recently, anytime between Nov. 15 and Dec. 2. S
ummarize the story on the back
side of this worksheet, then provide a short explanation of why the story matters to people
in the United States, New Jersey, or Camden. Make sure to include your source.
Grading Rubric:
1. Does the story meet the location and date requirements? (10 points)
2. Does the summary accurately reflect the story and demonstrate that you
understood it? (30 points)
3. Do you make a strong case for why the story matters to you, your fellow Americans,
and/or your fellow Camden residents? (40 points)
4. Do you identify the source, and is the source a c redible/legitimate news source? (10
points)
5. Do you use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation? (10 points)

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WHY IS THE STORY IMPORTANT TO US?
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