Wellness Article Reviews

Assignment: Looking in newspapers, magazines, or on the internet, locate one article related to the specific topic being studied. For example, if we were studying alcohol, you could find a topic on the DUI law, underage drinking, binge drinking, alcoholism, fetal alcohol syndrome, etc. You will then neatly write or type a 2 paragraph paper related to the article.

1. Find one article related to the specific topic.
2. Cut out, make a copy of, or print off the entire article. (20 points)
3. Write the following about the article:

1^st 3 lines on left side of the paper: (10 points)

Your First and Last Name

Wellness Period

Wellness Teacher’s Name (Coach Oakley)

(space – leave a blank line)

Next 3 Lines Centered: (10 points)

Title of the article

Author(s) of the article

Name of the publication the article was in along with the date of the publication.

(For example: The Tennessean, August 24, 2005 or Runner’s World August 2005.)

Paragraph 1: (30 points)

Write one paragraph summarizing the article. Include several key points the author makes in the article including any interesting quotes or statistics.

Paragraph 2: (30 points)

Write one paragraph stating your opinion of the facts in the article. Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why?

** Each paragraph should be a minimum of 5 sentences.

This assignment is worth 100 points.