All the main reasons to make sure your students are discussing and learning about the news in your classroom. Get the news summary weekly on Gif Lingua - https://book.giflingua.com

1. The Top 10 Reasons To Use Current
Events In Your Classroom

2. # 1 It’s Grown up!
No kid wants to be seen with “See Jane
Run” under his or her arm!
Magazines, newspapers are adult and
motivate young learners.

3. #2 It’s REAL!
Current events deal with the “here and
now”
They are about REAL things and make
the classroom seem more relevant and
alive.

4. #3 It’s History!
Not only are current events real but
they are “history”.
They are objective and personal
accounts of history and add to
children’s knowledge of the past.

5. #4 Variety!
Current events have something for everyone!
News = Civics
Horoscopes = Lang. Arts.
Business = Math.
Comics = Fine Arts / Reading.
Sports = P.E.

6. #5 Practicality
Current events material contain
practical vocabulary students
will use in their lives.
It contains practical life lessons
and ideas.

7. #6 Writing models! (A)
Newspapers and all journalism contain
excellent examples of stylized and
communicative writing.
The writing is clear, concise and to the
point. No poetry or fancy prose!

8. #7 Writing Models (B)
Current events are the perfect
model for teaching students to
write for a purpose and for a
particular audience.

9. #8 Social Studies!
Students can learn about the world
through current events!
Current events introduce students to
the up to date realities of places all
over the world.

10. #9 The Future!
Current events material is the only
text/video they will continue to read /
watch for the rest of their lives!
Who ever reads their Grade 10 math text
after high school?

11. #10 Citizenship
The highest goal of all education is to
help students become “good” citizens
through knowledge and example.
Current events provide real examples
of how citizens should / should not act
or be.

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