This document provides instructions for a student assignment to find and summarize a current sports-related news article. Students are asked to search local newspapers or online for an article published within the past two weeks. They should fill out an organizer with the article details and write a two-paragraph response summarizing the key points of the article and explaining its importance. The summary paragraph should only include the most important details, while the second paragraph discusses who the story affects and why the student chose it. Students are reminded that their assignment is due on Friday and should include the completed organizer, article, and final typed or written copy.

1. Name: ___________________ # _____ Date: ____________________
September 27, 2010
Current Event:
Sports Article
This week you will be looking for a current event that takes a closer look at an issue
related to the sports arena. You may write about a local sporting event, or something at the
college or professional level as well. If you choose an article that looks at a specific game or
match, make sure to summarize what made this event exciting; don’t just write down the score.
Remember to choose an event that is no more than 2 weeks old. Great places to look would
be the Benicia Herald, the Vallejo Times Herald, or online. 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 of the local newspapers and also have
internet access available.
After you have chosen your story complete the form on the back of this page to help
you organize your thoughts. Your writing will need to include a summary of the article or story,
explain why the article is important or who it will affect, and tell about why you chose this story.
After filling in the organizer on the back, you will need to rewrite your information into two
separate paragraphs. One paragraph for your summary, and another paragraph for your
other information. Your final copy should be written in ink or typed. 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, the article or story / information about the news program, and a
final copy of your information that is written in ink or typed.
• 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: ___________________________________________________________
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 was this story important and who will it affect the most? ___________________________
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Why did this story interest you? ____________________________________________________
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• Make sure a parent or other adult proofreads your work before you do your final copy!