Current Event Journals

Current Event Journals will be a continuous assignment due each day six of the school year in Social Studies. Current Event Journals are designed to get students reflecting on things that are happening in our community, our state, our country, and our world. It also gives them an opportunity to practice writing and summarizing skills. Students can write about anything that is current using a print article from the internet or a periodical of their choice. Students will read their article and write a Collins 10% Summary. Students are to honor any restrictions that parents have regarding the news. News stories do not have to be negative or tragic. Students can use positive stories too.