Current+Events



Every other week, you are responsible for turning in a current event. This should include a link to the story you are working with, one paragraph summarizing the news report in your own words and another paragraph expressing your own personal opinion about the story.

 At least once every week, you are responsible for posting on a discussion board that talks about current events. I will be posting stories that I think you will find interesting. You can comment on those, or you can post about stories that you have found.

HELPFUL LINKS:

If you are having trouble finding current events to write about, try using these links. Or, go to 7-11 and buy a Daily Press!

1. www.nytimes.com - The website of the New York Times, one of the most widely read newspapers in the United States. You can pick a story off the front page, or go looking for stories from different regions in the World or US section. Try browsing "Times Topics." You'll be able to find any stories about certain topics, so you can write about things that interest you!

2. www.theweekinrap.com - This is an awesome website that posts videos every Friday about the biggest events that happened that week. It can give you ideas for events to write about, or just keep you informed for discussion posts. Once you know what's going on, you'll be able to research it further on news sites.

3. Check youtube for video clips from news sites, or even the White House, like this one!

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