Helpful Current Event Websites
*Remember- if you don't understand an article and it is difficult to read, choose another one!
http://www.dogonews.com
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost
Website by the Washington Post that features high interest kid’s stories and articles written by kids. This is an age and reading level appropriate website with an archive to find past articles.
http://www.channelone.com/
Award winning website dedicated to informing students about various news related topics. Included on the website are videos, weekly broadcasts, articles, and much more. This website is created and designed for students with contemporary and engaging information provided relatable way.
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/6-qs-about-the-news/
Not sure how to answer the 6-Q’s of your current event article? Check out this link as it prompts you with 6-Q’s to answer in complete sentences. Read the accompanying article, view accompanying pictures or video and write a solid summary of your news article. Some of the articles may be a bit difficult to read, but ask a peer or someone at home to read it with you, or just try to identify the answers to your 6-Q’s (print out article and highlight or underline when you fine one of your answers). This website created by the New York Times is a great tool to guide you through writing your current event.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/
This PBS website has articles about important topics from around the world. Some articles may be difficult for some students and range from 7th to 12th grade reading level. This website also provides videos which will help students comprehend articles and topics.
http://www.timeforkids.com/
TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom news magazine that motivates kids to read! Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics kids love to learn about. Written in kid friendly language and lots of pictures this website is easy to navigate and students should comprehend the featured articles.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/press_corps/index.asp
This website is written at an elementary reading level and articles are not too lengthy. This website is designed by and for kids and it provides excellent current event topics. Pictures, videos, and taped interviews can all be found on this site. Students can also search past articles by typing in a keyword. This site is easy to navigate and easy to comprehend.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost
Website by the Washington Post that features high interest kid’s stories and articles written by kids. This is an age and reading level appropriate website with an archive to find past articles.
http://www.channelone.com/
Award winning website dedicated to informing students about various news related topics. Included on the website are videos, weekly broadcasts, articles, and much more. This website is created and designed for students with contemporary and engaging information provided relatable way.
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/category/6-qs-about-the-news/
Not sure how to answer the 6-Q’s of your current event article? Check out this link as it prompts you with 6-Q’s to answer in complete sentences. Read the accompanying article, view accompanying pictures or video and write a solid summary of your news article. Some of the articles may be a bit difficult to read, but ask a peer or someone at home to read it with you, or just try to identify the answers to your 6-Q’s (print out article and highlight or underline when you fine one of your answers). This website created by the New York Times is a great tool to guide you through writing your current event.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/
This PBS website has articles about important topics from around the world. Some articles may be difficult for some students and range from 7th to 12th grade reading level. This website also provides videos which will help students comprehend articles and topics.
http://www.timeforkids.com/
TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom news magazine that motivates kids to read! Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics kids love to learn about. Written in kid friendly language and lots of pictures this website is easy to navigate and students should comprehend the featured articles.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/press_corps/index.asp
This website is written at an elementary reading level and articles are not too lengthy. This website is designed by and for kids and it provides excellent current event topics. Pictures, videos, and taped interviews can all be found on this site. Students can also search past articles by typing in a keyword. This site is easy to navigate and easy to comprehend.