1. Choose a world, national or local news article that is informative and interesting. The article may be from a newspaper or magazine. Please no articles about sports, sport stars, movie stars or violence. Use a newspaper or an online source. Some online sources are bookmarked on Mrs. D’Arcy’s website.

2. First summarize the article. Your summary should be at least 10-12 sentences in length.

3. Next write an additional paragraph stating your opinion about the article. Use the “Opinion Helpers” page to help. Your opinion should be at least 4 or 5 sentences.

4. Use the attached form for your summary and opinion. Staple the article to your summary. The summary and opinion must be hand-written.

5. Prepare 2 questions about the article that you will ask your classmates. These should be open ended.

6. Present your article to your classmates. This presentation should sound just like your written report. Lead a discussion on your article based on your questions. You may not hold your paper during your presentation, but you may use a notecard.Use this checklist to help you prepare for your current events day.

Find article

Read article

Write summary (Who, What, Why, Where, When?)

Write opinions

Write questions

Check over for spelling and punctuation

Make a notecard to guide your presentation

Make a few notes, DO NOT write out your entire presentation

Practice your presentation for family members

check

Name: __________________ Signature: ______________

Date of Presentation ______________

Name: ________________________ Due Date: ______________

Title of Article: ____________________________________________________

Source of Article: _________________________________________________

Type of Story: world national localSummary (at least 10-12 sentences) Start with something catchy to grab the reader’s attention!

Opinion. Write your opinion about the event in 4-5 sentences. Use your Opinion Helpers!

Grade: Presentation:_________ Summary: _____________(see rubric for details)

Write 2 questions to ask the class. Be sure these questions are ones that we can discuss. (opinion questions)