CURRENT EVENTS ASSIGNMENT #3

DUE FRIDAY, NOV. 18

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. 1 and Nov. 18. 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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