Current Events: What's in the News?

Learn how to analyze and interpret current events with the help of this graphic organizer! This one-page social studies worksheet provides a framework to help students read and analyze current events in local, statewide, national, or international news. Students will first identify key information on the source of the news story. Next, they will answer questions identifying and analyzing the details of the news story, as well as its importance and any questions they are left with. Geared toward middle school learners, this worksheet can be used as a weekly assignment or to help students research a current event for a paper or class presentation.