This assignment is designed to keep you informed on the world around you and to help build your background knowledge on current events. The AP exam often refers to current events, so any extra info you can find will be useful.
Directions: Find a current event in a news paper, magazine, web site, or any other publication that you find interesting. (Note: Try looking into other countries events to garner a broader worldly view.) Post a summary of the event, and provide a link to the info. Your entry should be at least 5 sentences, and you should be very thorough in your description. After you post, respond to two other post. In your response, comment on the nature of the event or say something thought provoking. Failure to do any single part of this assignment will result in a zero. Also, you may not post on something that has already been discussed. So, look hard for fresh, new, and interesting events. Make sure someone hasn't taken your topic already. NO repeats.
This is a school assignment, so you are responsible for your comments, language, appropriateness, and your links. Inappropriate topics or language will not be tolerated, and nor will negativity.
You may not post on pop culture!
Some categories to consider: War, foreign policy, politics in general, schools and/or school policy, politicians, tragedies, rallies, issues in other countries, protest, environmental issues, and scandals. Do not limit your self to these topics. They are merely suggestions.
Let me know if you have any questions. BLOG ON!
