Law & You 4^th Hour Mr. Gragg

Current Event Rubric

COMMENTS:

Summary Paragraph (0-4 Points)

• Contains title, author, source, and date
• Includes exact web page link
• Article is written within past 90 days
• Identifies Plaintiff and Defendant
• Identifies law that has been broken (e.g., murder)
• Summarizes legal case or dispute
• Identifies 1-3 key pieces of evidence

Personal Opinion Paragraph (0-4 Points)

• Takes a clear position on the legal case
• Elaborates 1-2 reasons for your view
• Relates your opinion to the current event
• Relates your opinion to an in-class discussion

Question Paragraph (0-4 Points)

• States 1-2 questions you have as a result of your reading
• Elaborates on each question

Form, Mechanics, and Style (0-4 Points)

• Has a title and uses proper formatting
• Single spaced, with 1”margins
• Demonstrates proper sentence structure
• Demonstrates a grasp of standard usage and mechanics
• Maintains present tense
• Provides lively and interesting voice
• Maintains academic and scholarly approach

Final Grade: ________