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Current Events Research

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Students use one newspaper article and the internet to research their current event. Using the information, they write a summary and create a PowerPoint presention. To end the lesson, they share their research with the class and discuss.

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the internet, current events

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current events, internet, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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Research
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