INFORMATIVE+READING+ASSIGNMENT

INFORMATIVE READING ASSIGNMENT:

1. Find an informational article on a topic of your choice. Articles may be about current events, sports, people, or any other school appropriate topic. Articles must be long enough to provide enough information for notes and a summary paragraph. You will have about 1 class period to find an article. If you don't find an article by the end of class, I will assign an article to you. Use the Destiny link: [|BCMS library page (Destiny)] Or the EBSCO magazine search [|EBSCO]

IF YOU WERE UNABLE TO FIND AN ARTICLE OF YOUR OWN, READ THIS ARTICLE: [|Spider article]

2. Take 3 column notes containing information from you article that will help you write an objective summary. You may take notes in word or you may take notes on paper.

3. Write a summary paragraph about your article. Link your summary paragraph to this page on the SUMMARY page. Your summary paragraphs will be scored for Proficiency using the CFA summary rubric.
 * Use the File tab above to attach your paragraph from Word to this page.
 * OR- start a student blog and insert link to your blog Under the SUMMARY page.
 * Make sure you include a link to your article. (Use Link tab above- paste address as an external link)

4. Read summaries written by your classmates. Use the Discussion tab to provide positive feedback on at least 2 summaries. Feedback must be positive and thoughtful.

5. Your grade for this assignment will be determined based on the following criteria: - Use of class time - 5pts - Summary paragraph- 10pts - Comments - 6 pts (3 pts each) - Use of notes/ wiki/ destiny- 4 pts TOTAL- 25 pts