Homework Assignment due in class on Monday, Oct. 8

Use your composition book to summarize one current news story that really interest you from the NPR (National Public Radio) broadcast news show, All Things Considered.  To find a story to summarize, go to

• Go to http://www.npr.org/
• Click on Programs
• Under News, click on All Things Considered.
• Scroll down and choose the story you'd like to hear.
• You can listen to the story directly in NPR's media player, or you can download the podcast and save it to your computer to listen using iTunes. Listen to the story as many times as you need in order to write your summary. 

The entry in your composition book should follow the outline below:

1. Summarize the story in your own words. 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?
2. Voice your opinion about what happened. What might be wrong with the situation and how might you change it?
3. 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 check your composition books with your news story in class on Monday. Be prepared to share your story!