Persuade, Analyze, and Debate in a Global World

Our Current Events program allows busy students to read short yet enriching newspaper and magazine articles. Students in this program will:

  • Build vocabulary
  • Answer discussion questions
  • Write essays
  • Receive strong, personalized feedback

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How it works

We use the same time-tested process as our Reading & Writing program, but with free online articles instead of books.

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Step One:

Students learn about current issues by reading a range of online articles, from international news to the latest sports headlines and scientific developments.

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Step Two:

Students expand their vocabulary, respond to discussion questions, and analyze the article by writing an essay.

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Step Three:

Students revise their essay based on teacher feedback, correcting grammar, fixing organization, and improving paragraphs with strong examples.

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