GRCI Geography: Connecting People and the Environment
Current Events Presentation Assignment
Name: ____________________
Presentation Date: ________
Learning Targets:
 “I can recognize significant Canadian Geographic Issues in the newspaper”
 “I can summarize issues and identify different stakeholders and points of view
as presented in an article”
 “I can comprehend information about current events and present these finding
to class”
1.)
Find an Article:
Find an article in the newspaper that fulfills the requirements of a significant Canadian
geographic issue as discussed in class.
Requirements - It must be:
 At least 10 paragraphs long
 An article not an opinion piece
 A significant issue (not a report on crime or the weather)
 Must have a Canadian Connection
 A newspaper article
2.)
Written Requirements (article summary and appearance):
Cut out the whole article and attach it and your written summary to a small poster or
background. Bring the poster to class on your due date.
Headline: Greenhouse Gases to Blame
a.) Page set up: The headline, the date, the author, the source,
Date: September 21, 2014
the place and the theme of the article will appear at the top of
Author: Canadian Press
Source: Kitchener Record
your written work.
Theme will be Environmental, Human Diversity or International
Connections
Place: Fort McMurray, Alberta
Theme: Environmental
b.) Write a summary of the article following this required format. Review the rubric.
Required format:
First Paragraph; first sentence: The issue in the article is....
First Paragraph; second sentence: The main people or groups involved are.....
Body Paragraph(s): Discuss both points of view with detail. Use multiple paragraphs if needed.
Conclusion: What did you learn from the article? State this in your conclusion.
c.) Prepare three questions for the class related to your issue. These questions should
invoke discussion and be specific to the article. These should also appear on your poster.
3.)
The Presentation:
Choose your presentation date carefully. You have about 5-10 minutes to inform
the class about your issue.
a.) Read your written summary to the class and ask the class your three prepared questions
b.) Hand in your poster at the end of class with the rubric.

Make sure that you speak loudly and clearly. Make eye contact. Show that you’re interested
in the issue!
GRCI Geography: Connecting People and the Environment
Name: _____________________ Date Presenting: ________________ /20 marks
Criteria
Inquiry: Article
choice
Level 1
Article is not a significant
Canadian issue and article
is not 10 paragraphs in
length
Communication/
Analysis: Required
format
Summary of article is not
in proper format as stated
in requirements
Headline and article
details are incorrect or
absent.
Level 2
Article is not a
significant Canadian
geographic issue or
article is not 10
paragraphs in length
Summary format has
been attempted, but
more attention to
following guidelines is
needed
Level 3
Article is a Canadian
geographic issue and is
at least 10 paragraphs in
length
Level 4
Article is an excellent choice.
Article is a relevant Canadian
geographic issue and is at least 10
paragraphs in length
Mark
/4
Summary is in proper
format.
Summary is in proper format and
is highly effective.
/4
Headline and article
details are correct.
Headline and article
details may not be
correct
Guidelines have been
followed.
Headline and article details are
correct, clear and easy to
understand.
Student has not followed
guidelines
Analysis and
Making
Connections:
Summary, Points
of View and
Stakeholders
Summary is not complete
or is inaccurate.
Summary is somewhat
complete.
Summary is complete
with accuracy.
Points of view and
stakeholders have not
been accurately discussed
Points of view and
stakeholders have not
been analyzed with
detail.
Points of view and
stakeholders have been
analyzed correctly.
More effort is required
Student has learned from
this article.
Guidelines have been followed with
precision and accuracy.
Everything has been word
processed and mounted with great
attention to detail.
Summary is complete with great
accuracy and attention to detail.
/8
Summary is free from
grammatical error.
Points of view and stakeholders
have been analyzed effectively and
accurately.
Student has made strong
geographic connections and has
learned from this article.
Communication of
presentation to
class
Student does not project
voice and does not make
eye contact.
Student does not
project voice OR does
not make eye contact.
Questions for class are not
prepared in advance.
Questions for class are
vague and non
specific
Student projects voice
and makes eye contact.
Questions for class are
well prepared and specific
to article.
Student projects voice and makes
eye contact. Student presents
confidently.
Questions for class are well
prepared and specific to article and
invoke discussion.
Questions show in depth thinking
and careful analysis of article.
Exceptional presentation.
Comments:
/4