IN THE WORLD TODAY A review of lead examples & the events concerning the world today
SUPPLIES: Pen or pencil Lined sheet of paper Phone or computer
GOALS OF TODAY’S LESSON Understand what is happening event-wise in the world Start to look at the significance of these events Speaking & listening practice Review examples of leads in real media
AGENDA You will get 25 minutes to research events in the following topics: World news US Events Science Entertainment Copy down the lead for each article and any other additional important facts. You have four topics to cover so move quickly.
AT THE END OF THE 25 MINUTES You will get a series of topics taken from world news today. You will have to talk about each topic for a minute and a half with your group You get points for keeping the conversation going the full 1.5 minutes and your participation (No participation = no points) The group with the highest QUALITY conversation will win the smarty-pants award and get CANDY