Homework Assignment due in class on Thursday, Sept. 6
Use your composition book to summarize
two current news stories that really interest you. Choose one story from the USA and one story from the world (anywhere outside of the USA). For both stories, the entries in your composition book should follow the outline below:
- Summarize the story. Who or what is the story about? Where, when, and how did it take place? Why is it important enough to be on the news?
- Voice your opinion about what happened. What might be wrong with the situation and how might you change it?
- Write two discussion questions about the story for your classmates. Try to write open-ended questions that will generate discussion and debate; avoid yes/no questions.
I will collect your composition books with you news stories in class on Thursday. Be prepared to share at least one of your stories!
