Mrs.

Franco Current Events Template Name:____________________________

Read an article from either The Wall Street Journal or The New York Times (print or online edition). Then, complete this
template and prepare for an oral presentation in class. Attach a copy of the article highlighted with the important information.

Basic Information (15 points)

Name of Article: __________________________________________________

Author of Article: __________________________________________________

Newspaper Source: _______________________________________________

Date of Article: ______________________________________________________

Region/Location of Article: ________________________________________
Vocabulary Words & Definitions (15 points)

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Summary of the Article 10% Summary (45 points)
In your own words, summarize the article. What is the article about? What information is important? Why is this article
newsworthy? Be sure to include STArt (10 points). Use the Collins Writing tip sheets to help you summarize.













Prepare for an in-class presentation. (15 Points)