The News Analysis is a weekly social studies assignment which requires students to integrate writing and research skills with current events content.
Students track a particular story which often originates as a feature in a student news magazine.
Students integrate geography and history skills with factual reporting, interview design and editorial commentary. The completed analysis is used as a springboard for discussion in a weekly teacher-facilitated forum. This assignment is one which empowers students to interact with their world and its events. It stresses development of effective note-taking and communication skills. Students mature in their ability to both state and defend and also constructively critique positions.