Current events definition:  contemporary developments in local, national, or world affairs.

They are the important political and social events happening in the world now.

A good place to start: Are there many news source around the world?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

Other places to look include: Here is a good source for international news?

http://www.world-newspapers.com/

Current Events Task: Look for a story that interests you in the last 7 -14 days – can be local, national or international

1. The news can be about the arts, sports, politics, economy, people, places, entertainment…
2. The story can be from a reliable online news source (ask me if unsure) or use the resource above.
3. You can also read a story in your mother-tongue but explain it in English.

On a document – Summarize the main facts – give the

• title of the story –
• place –
• date of the story –
• main facts –

Name of the news source and the author (if there is one)

• IS it local, national or international?
• How would you categorise this news story – social, political, economic, intellectual and environmental? Explain your answer with examples.
• What did you learn from reading this news story? Was this story a part of larger piece of news? Or a stand- alone story?
• Why did you find this story to be interesting?

Be ready to share your Current NEWS in class