NewsFlash Assignment Information

(20 pts per week, due every Friday we have school)

-Choose two new stories that you have been interested in this week. One must be on a local (meaning anything to do with Utah) issue and one on a national issue (not international). The stories can be from the newspaper, Internet, television, or radio.

-Write a paragraph summary for each news item and a paragraph stating your opinions about the article including why you think a concerned citizen should be informed at it.

-Check your spelling, punctuation, handwriting.

-Discuss with your family the articles. Have a parent/guardian sign your summary.

-Be prepared to discuss your article and your opinions in class.

-Points will be deducted for late, incomplete summaries, and/or no parent signature.