american history 87

Over the course of the class, you will be retrieving and evaluating current event articles (in the last 5 years); making connections between the units we are currently studying and today. You will be responsible for finding an online article from a reputable news source. For example Time.com, USA Today, The New York Times, etc

Paper needs to be 2-3 pages and in APA format. I have attached the grading requirements.

In your current event assignment, please address each of the following:

• Provide a summary of the article (include source, date, important people and events, place/location).
• Explain the connection to the information we studied in Units 1 and 2.
  • Use the following questions/prompts as a guide:
    • How does this current event article connect to the unit we are currently studying?
    • What impact did the past have on the events taking place today? Is it political, economic and/or social?
    • Describe specific historical events/people/documents that are involved and explain how they are involved.
    • What does the current event article tell us about the past?
    • What predictions do you have on this event affecting the future?
• Provide a reflection on your personal opinions regarding the current event article and the historical event it is connected to.
• Make sure to provide a hyperlink to the article (check to make sure the hyperlink works).

 

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