Current Events Directions

Over the next 6 weeks, each student will present a current event that relates to the Spanish speaking world. Students signed up for their dates during class today (April 4). The directions and the grading rubric for the current events are pasted below.

Name:____________________ Date:____________

Spanish 1-2 Current Events Directions

One time this quarter, you will present a current event to the class. You must select an article that relates in some way to the Spanish speaking world. It can be about politics, sports, entertainment or whatever interests you as long as it relates to Spanish. You will need to do the following things:

1. Print out a copy of the article.

2. Write a 1 paragraph summary of the article. Your paragraph should also include your response to the article and the reason why you chose this particular article. Your paragraph should be well organized and free from grammatical errors.

3. Present your article to the class on the day that it is due. Briefly tell the class what the article was about, explain your opinion of the article and why you chose the article. Also, offer the other students the chance to comment on your current event.

Rubric:

Printed Copy of the Article /10

1 Paragraph Summary and Response /20

Oral Presentation and Discussion /20

Total /50