Current+Event+Project

Planning:

Current Event Topic _ 1. Look for articles about your topic. (Ask your parents before you cut up a newspaper or magazine). 2. Read the articles. 3. Highlight the key points. 4. Highlight important words. 5. Take notes. 6. Complete a 5 W's and 1 H graphic organizer. 6. Use all the information you have gathered and write a short summary. First paragraph...

Second paragraph...
 * You can begin your topic sentence (the expanded headline) with a phrase like this: The headline of this article tells the reader that xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. You can also choose not to use anything at the beginning of your topic sentence.
 * You can begin your paraphrased sentences with phrases like this: The writer says that xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. The writer further states that xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. The writer makes the point that xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. The writer also points out that xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. (Notice that those phrases are always in the present tense.) Instead of using “the writer” at the beginning of each sentence, after the first one, you can use the pronouns “he” or “she,” if the writer’s name is given.


 * Write a second paragraph giving your __general reactions__ to the information in the article and your feelings about that information.
 * These sentences might begin with phrases like this: I think (or don’t think) it is good to xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. I feel that way because xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Type out your summary using Times New Roman (12 font-black). Place your heading in the right hand corner of the page. It should include your name, date due, Social Studies, and Mrs. Ellis. ﻿ Also. be ready to inform others what you have learned about your article.

This project is due on Friday, October 29,2010.