REC - Current Events

Links for Students:

World:

News Links:

National:

News Links:

State (Illinois):

News Links:

Local:

News Links:

Political:

News Links:

Instructions:

• You will be divided into groups based upon the types of news (World, National, Illinois, Local & Political) listed above.

  • The makeup of the groups will change weekly so that you will be responsible for all of the news groups over the course of the quarter.

   

• You will research news stories in your category individually.  You will then meet as a group and reach a consensus on the TOP 3 STORIES in your category.  As a group you will quickly summarize these stories and provide a listing of (sources) websites regarding these stories.  At the end of the period, a member of your group will report out to the rest of the class on the stories your group picked.

  • After all categories have reported, the entire class will pick the top story for each group for that day.

  • At the end of the week, the entire class will select the 3 MOST IMPORTANT STORIES OF THE WEEK.

How to Do This:

• All you have to do is CAREFULLY READ the stories in your category.  Find a few stories you think are important.  Write down on scrap paper a brief summary of the article and why it is important. (you're not turning this in for a grade)

• SERIOUSLY discuss these stories with the people in your group.  LISTEN to what your group-mates have to say.  Reach a consensus (a general agreement) about which should be the top 3 stories.

• Choose one person to report your findings (with help from individuals if necessary) out to the rest of the class.  Choose a different person each day for this responsibility.

• BE RESPECTFUL & LISTEN as other groups report their findings.

• Vote on which story you think is the top story for each group.

When finished, or during any down time, you may use this time as a study period - to work on homework or read a book.