Check reputable news sources such as the Associated Press, BBC, Reuters, NPR, or The New York Times. Read through your chosen article carefully and look up any terms or references that you don’t understand. Highlight or make note of important details or connections to either the unit you are currently in or the one before it in the class.

When you are done reading, use the questions below to help you write your report.

What is the main idea of the article.
Who is the article about? An individual, a group of people, an organization or something else?
When & where did the event in the article take place?
How does the article relate to what you learned in this unit?
What is your opinion on the topic?

Nuts & Bolts
Your report should be 2-4 paragraphs in length. Paragraphs should be a minimum of 5 sentences each.
Include the title of the article, the author, the date published, and the news source.
Ensure you address the prompt/questions fully.
Explain your statements. Provide your reasoning for what you are saying.
Use full sentences with proper grammar and spelling.
Include a link to the article at the end of your report.