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Current Event Article Summary Form – Home Learning

(Students are encouraged to use www.izzit.org as a central source– however, local news will be limited here)
Article Headline: ______________________________ Subject (circle) National/World/Local
Article Source: _______________________________ Date Published: ___/___/___

I. Introduction Be sure to introduce the article in an interesting way using your own wording and
attention grabbing statements. Include a meaningful quote (with “quotes”).
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II. Describe the Five W’s (Who? What? Where?, When?, Why?)
A. Who is involved: (Who are the main characters in the article? What is their job
title? Why are these people important? How are they involved?)
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B. What Happened, When, Where: (What is the story about? When did the event take
place? Where did the event happen? Summarize the above info into 3-4 flowing sentences.)
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C. Why/How can we learn from this event: (Why is this article newsworthy? Why is this
an important story?)
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III. One Key Quote (By who - Explain as needed)

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YOU MUST SUBMIT A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR SOURCE ARTICLE!

IV. Related Concept Words (Fully explain & define their meaning)
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V. Personal Response (Why is this important? What did you learn from reading this article? How do
you feel about this issue? Why should the American public and/or people involved care? This is your
Conclusion! Minimum of 4 -5 sentences - use the following prompts to help you begin… I am glad that I
read this article because.... Because of the event in… we have learned that.... As a result of the event in…. I
feel that…
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YOU MUST SUBMIT A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR SOURCE ARTICLE!