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Read a feature current event article of your choice. (Feature articles are articles that are at least one full
page in length They are usually listed on the cover of the magazine). Complete the following graphic
organizer and then write a summary paragraph based on this information.
Opening sentence(name of article, title, etc.)

Who/what is the article about? Be Specific.

Who does the article affect?

When did this event occur?

Where did this event occur?

How did the event occur? Use details.

What happened?

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Complete the following graphic organizer, and then write a paragraph reflection on the article you read.
Talk about how the article made you feel, and what else youd like to learn about the topic.
Opening sentence--

Why did you choose this article?

What do you find interesting about the article?

What questions do you have about the article?

How does the article make you feel? Why?

Explain.

What else would you like to learn about this

topic?

Closing sentence--

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