Mrs. Weissman's Grade 6
Current Events Page
Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School
Jaffrey, NH



 

Students are required to complete current events response sheets on a regular basis.  They must choose a printed news article which relates to some aspect of social studies - politics, economics, geography, history, culture, etc.  It does not have to be about a topic or country we are currently studying.  The article may not be about celebrities, sports, animals, hobbies, etc.  If your student isn't sure that the article is appropriate, please have your student check with me.  Articles should be at least 5 paragraphs long.  A great source for appropriate current event articles is the cover story of "Time for Kids"  which we have in the classroom.  Other sources for articles include the newspaper, news magazines, or the internet.  Parents are encouraged help their child read and understand the article they have chosen.  After reading the article, students must complete a CURRENT EVENTS RESPONSE sheet.

 
CURRENT EVENTS RESPONSE QUESTIONS
Write your responses in complete sentences!
I.  Where your article came from: (4 points)
  • Tell the source of your article
  • Give the date of your article 
II. Summary
  • Tell the main idea(s) of your article.  Tell who, what, where, when, and why.  (20 points)
  • Give 2 or more details you found interesting, unusual, or that give more explanation to your summary.  (10 points)
III. Location. 
  • Tell what country or city your article is about.(2 pts)
  • Give the latitude and longitude of that country’s capital or the specific city.  (4 points)
IV. Your reaction
  • Why did you pick this article?  What did you find interesting?  What else would you like to know?  What do you think? (10 points)
 
CURRENT EVENTS LINKS ON-LINE
Time for Kids Online
New York Times for Kids
ABC News for Kids
Email D.Weissman@sau47.k12.nh.us
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