This document provides instructions for a 2nd grade current events assignment. Students are asked to find a news article from the past two weeks about something happening anywhere in the world. They should summarize the key details of who the article is about, where it takes place, and what it's about. Acceptable sources include newspapers, their online versions, and the public library. Students are to complete an organizer with this information and attach or describe the full article.

1. Name: ___________________ # _____ Date: ____________________
October 11, 2010
Current Event:
Global Article, 2nd Grade
This week you will be looking for a current event that is about something happening
anywhere in the world. The story you choose can be about the government or different
problems they may be trying to solve, an issue from another country, or a story about a person
who is being noticed, good or bad, for something they have done. Remember to choose an
event that is no more than 2 weeks old. Although local newspapers are great for finding
information about things going on close to where we live, you may want to choose a larger and
more widely known newspaper like The New York Times. Many newspapers have online versions
that they update daily if you do not subscribe to a newspaper. Another great place to look is
the public library. They subscribe to many different newspapers and also have internet access
available.
After you have chosen your story, complete the organizer on the back of this page to
help you organize your information. Make sure you are able to tell about who the article is
about, what the article talks about, and where it takes place. You should also note where you
found the article and what date it was printed or published. Have fun and happy current
event hunting!
Remember:
• A summary is a paragraph that includes only the main details of the article. Only
include the information that is the most important and leave out the smaller details.
• The story or article you choose must be current! You cannot choose a story that is
more than 2 weeks old.
• Your current events are due Friday. When you turn them in they should include a
completed back page and the article or story / information about the news program.
• Have a parent proofread your writing to check for spelling and grammar mistakes.

2. Name of Newspaper or Other Source: ______________________________________________
Date of Article or Story: ___________________________________________________________
Title of Article or Story: ___________________________________________________________
Who is the article about?
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Where does the story take place?
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What is the article about?
Summary (remember to just include the main points!): __________________________________
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You can attach another sheet of paper if you need more space.
Why did you choose this article? ___________________________________________________
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• Make sure a parent or other adult proofreads your work before you do your final copy!