Current Music

**********SAVE in the Student Drive, H.S. Music folder, Current Music Folder***********

All current music articles must be typed

·        ARTICLE (10pts)

·         Must be related to current events associated with Music (5 points)

·         At least 3 paragraphs in length (1 point each)

·         Comes from a credible source –newspaper or journal (2 points)

·         Current (within last 2 months) (2 points)

Total ____________

·        PAPER (17pts)

·         States the title, date, & source of article (2 points)

·         At least one paragraph summarizing the main points of the article in students’ own words. Minimum of 5 sentences! (5 points)

·         At least one paragraph discussing any future implications on society. Would it have a positive or negative affect on society? Explain. Minimum of 5 sentences! (5 points)

·         At least one paragraph discussing if it would directly or indirectly affect society, whole society or just a part. Explain. Minimum of 5 sentences! (5 points)

·         Total _____________

·        WRITING (8pts)

·         Have fewer than 3 spelling & grammar errors (2 points)

·         Makes sense and is easy to follow (2 point)

·         All the most interesting details are included (2 points)

·         Has interesting and powerful words which belong to the student (not the author) (2 point)

Total ________________

Total (35 points possible) ____________________