Please read one of the following four articles.
Then come back to this blog and press "comments" (at the bottom of this post)
Write your NAME and your CLASS and the TITLE of the article.
Write a summary paragraph.
Then write a paragraph discussing your views on this article AND why you think this article is important (or not important). Both of these can be addressed in one paragraph.
Make a list of the vocabulary words you did not understand and include definitions.
Finally, make a list of some questions you have about the article.
This can include questions you have about the content, things you do not understand, "Who is General Patraeus?" "What does it mean to be a republican?" or bigger questions about the issues that are discussed, "how can we solve this problem?" or "why is something like this happening?"
Submit your "comment."
I will read it, grade it, and then post the grade and comments on teacher ease. No one else will see your comment.
Most of the articles will be from New York Times.com. You need to register with the NYTIMES website and make an account. It's free and you will have to use the NYTIMES website in the future, especially in high school. Enjoy the news!
The articles:
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