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Name:_____________________________________ Date: _________________________________
Section: ____

Current Event Analysis

Directions:
● Find a news article from a newspaper or news website related to the topic being studied
in class: ___________________________________________________(10 points)
● Answer each of the following questions in one or more complete sentences.
● Restate each question and provide a thorough explanation.
● Please attach a copy of the article to the back of this form. (10 points)
● You MUST read a news article- Not a TV show or a YouTube link.
● Your article must be at least 15 sentences long.
● Please do not use any Entertainment, Sports, or Weather articles.

Due Date: ________________________________________________________________________

Who/ what is this article about? Explain (Don’t just copy the title!) (10 points)
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What is this story about? List three (3) interesting components discussed in the article. For each,
circle F for “Fact” or O for “Opinion.” (10 points)

1)_______________________________________________________________ F O
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2)_______________________________________________________________ F O
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3)_______________________________________________________________ F O
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When did this story take place? Explain. (10 points)

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Where is this event or issue occurring? Explain. (10 points)
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Why is this story important? Explain. (10 points)

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What do you think about this news story? Write your opinion here. Explain in a minimum of 2-3
sentences. (Your opinion could include what you learned from this story, personal connections/
views you have about the news) (10 points)
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Write down at least ONE question you have related to the article topic that was not answered by
the article. (10 points)
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TYPE and format a MLA Works Cited page for your news
article and staple it to the back of this assignment! (10 points)
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