2. Start with these great resources:  http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/category/earthsky/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/category/earthsky/  http://www.sciencedaily.com/ http://www.sciencedaily.com/  http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/ http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/  http://news.sciencemag.org/ http://news.sciencemag.org/  http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/index.html http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/index.html  http://www.dogonews.com/category/science http://www.dogonews.com/category/science  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/  http://www.timeforkids.com/news-archive/science http://www.timeforkids.com/news-archive/science  http://www.popsci.com/science http://www.popsci.com/science

3.  Use the graphic organizer to identify the 5 W’s & 1 H of the article! http://www.middleschoolscience.com/curr entevents.pdfhttp://www.middleschoolscience.com/curr entevents.pdf (Also posted on Teacher Web)  Don’t forget to summarize the article and include your opinion with supporting details in the second paragraph.

4.  Typed  Times New Roman or Arial Font  Size 12 pt font  Proper heading  Two Paragraphs (first sentence of each paragraph is indented)  Double spaced  Use complete sentences and your own words  Spell checked  Fact checked  Staple the article to your essay!  Be prepared to present your findings to the class!

5. # Name Date Subject/Grade Assignment Title of Article Author Source (indicate newspaper, magazine, or web) Date Article Written First Paragraph: Using complete sentences, include your 5 “W’s and 1 “H”. Use your graphic organizer to collect your information so it will be easier to write this paragraph. Second Paragraph: Using complete sentences, write a brief summary and a reflection about the article. Why did you choose this article? What did you learn? Do you agree or disagree? How did you feel reading this?

6. CATEGORY4321 Organization Information is very organized with well- constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Includes all of the 5 W\'s, 1 H, summary, and opinion. Information is organized with well- constructed paragraphs. Includes most of the 5 W\'s, 1 H, summary, and/or opinion. Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. Includes some of the 5 W\'s, 1 H, summary, and/or opinion. The information appears to be disorganized. Includes few or none of the 5 W\'s, 1 H, summary, and/or opinion. Sources All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. Article is attached. All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. Article is attached. All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. Article is attached. Some sources are not accurately documented. Article is not attached. Mechanics No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Graphic Organizer Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between all topics and subtopics. Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between most topics and subtopics. Graphic organizer or outline has been started and includes some topics and subtopics. Graphic organizer or outline has not been attempted. Formatting Completely follows required format. Mostly follows required format. Somewhat follows required format. Does not follow required format.