- Fill in your name and the week number.
- Write the title of the article you are analyzing.
- Record the source, including the date and page number.
- Identify who the article is about.
- List four statements from or related to the article, labeling each as a fact or an opinion, using complete sentences.
- Explain when the story took place and whether it relates to past events or issues.
- Specify where the event or issue is occurring (city, country, region, etc.).
- Explain why the story is important.
- Predict what might happen as the story develops.
- Write a well-developed, thoughtful question that the class can answer using information on the page; ensure it is not a yes-or-no question.
- Answer the question you asked with a complete sentence.
- On the back of the worksheet, draw a chart, diagram, picture, graph, or other visual that relates to the article.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of current event worksheet teachers.