Current events are stories in the news that have recently happened or are going to happen. These events can affect our lives and the world in which we live. It is important to know how to read, understand and analyze current events. This is why teachers often assign current event writing assignments in their classrooms. These articles will teach students to think critically about the news they hear and see, and help them write and present their ideas in a logical way.
When choosing a newspaper article to write about, make sure that it is less than a week old when you write your summary. It should also be a reputable source. For example, you can use a local paper or a national newspaper such as the New York Times, The Washington Post, etc. It is also possible to find news articles in databases such as Nexis Uni and Newsweek.
Once you have a newspaper article, read it and highlight important information. Then, write down the five Ws and H: What, Who, Where, When and Why. Then, organize these details into an outline so that they are logical and easy to read.
Magazines are another great source of information about current events. They contain interviews, opinions, narratives, investigative reporting and analysis. They are a good choice when you need to provide a lot of context for an event or if you are looking for a single perspective on an issue. Some examples of magazines that you might find on EBSCO Academic Search Ultimate are The Advocate, Time and The Atlantic Monthly.