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The document provides a template for students to summarize a current event article. It includes sections for introducing the article, describing the key details of who, what, when, where and why based on the 5 W's framework, including a quote and definitions of related concepts. Students are also prompted to provide a personal response and conclusion reflecting on what they learned and how it is important. The purpose is for students to practice summarizing news articles in their own words while addressing the essential who, what, when, where, and why details of the event.

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Currenteventarticlereviewwksht 1

The document provides a template for students to summarize a current event article. It includes sections for introducing the article, describing the key details of who, what, when, where and why based on the 5 W's framework, including a quote and definitions of related concepts. Students are also prompted to provide a personal response and conclusion reflecting on what they learned and how it is important. The purpose is for students to practice summarizing news articles in their own words while addressing the essential who, what, when, where, and why details of the event.

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Name: __________________ Date: __/__/__ Period/Hour: _____

Current Event Article Summary Form – Home Learning


(Students are encouraged to use www.izzit.org as a central source– however, local news will be limited here)
Article Headline: ______________________________ Subject (circle) National/World/Local
Article Source: _______________________________ Date Published: ___/___/___

I. Introduction Be sure to introduce the article in an interesting way using your own wording and
attention grabbing statements. Include a meaningful quote (with “quotes”).
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II. Describe the Five W’s (Who? What? Where?, When?, Why?)
A. Who is involved: (Who are the main characters in the article? What is their job
title? Why are these people important? How are they involved?)
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B. What Happened, When, Where: (What is the story about? When did the event take
place? Where did the event happen? Summarize the above info into 3-4 flowing sentences.)
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C. Why/How can we learn from this event: (Why is this article newsworthy? Why is this
an important story?)
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III. One Key Quote (By who - Explain as needed)


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YOU MUST SUBMIT A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR SOURCE ARTICLE!


IV. Related Concept Words (Fully explain & define their meaning)
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V. Personal Response (Why is this important? What did you learn from reading this article? How do
you feel about this issue? Why should the American public and/or people involved care? This is your
Conclusion! Minimum of 4 -5 sentences - use the following prompts to help you begin… I am glad that I
read this article because.... Because of the event in… we have learned that.... As a result of the event in…. I
feel that…
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YOU MUST SUBMIT A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR SOURCE ARTICLE!

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