Current+Events

You may use a print or online edition of a reputable newspaper or news magazine.

1. Read your article one time all the way through. //Can you explain the main idea of the article?//

2. Read it once again with a pencil or highlighter in hand. Note sentences or paragraphs that deal with the "W's": What, Who, Where, When, Why. //Without looking at the article, can you write down 4-5 bullet points that explain what the article is about?//

3. Create a file for your Current Event write-up. Refer to your MS Style Manual to format the Works Cited properly.

While these sites do not provide articles, they are a great starting point if you're looking for ideas: [|CNN Student News] [|Voice of America's "Day in Photos"]