Article Reflection Sheets | Current Events | News Media | Digital + Printable

Engage, Reflect, Connect!

Begin teaching the importance of new literacy and being current with our world's happenings. Dive deep into the world of news, current events, videos, and blogs with our comprehensive, universal Article Reflection Sheet. Designed with teachers' needs in mind, this versatile resource is tailored to fit any content, fostering a rich learning environment and promoting critical thinking.

This is a universal resource that can be used with any news media- from blogs to vlogs, to news articles, or videos!

Features:

2 pages that students can use to reflect on any news media content.

Includes directions and space for creating:

- a short summary

- a visual summary

- discussion of the main idea

- personal connections

- lingering questions

- vocabulary

Scoring rubric to grade each reflection quickly and easily

Adaptable Design: Suitable for any news article, video, blog post, or current event. From international headlines to local happenings, this sheet's got you covered.

Comprehensive Reflection: Encourage students to articulate their understanding with guided sections on summarizing, pinpointing the main idea, and formulating questions.

Visual Summary: Boost comprehension and cater to visual learners with a dedicated section for drawing—a fun and effective way to internalize content.

Personal Connection: Empower students to see the relevance of news in their lives by drawing personal connections, enhancing engagement, and promoting empathy.

Vocabulary Exploration: Challenge students to identify, define, and understand new vocabulary, enriching their language skills and comprehension.

Ideal for:

• Daily/weekly current events discussions
• Homework assignments
• Classroom group activities
• News literacy courses
• Extended reading sessions

Benefits:

• Flexibility: No more scouring for different worksheets for different articles. Two sheets does it all.

• Deep Engagement: Facilitate meaningful interactions with content, promoting lasting understanding and curiosity.

• Holistic Learning: With textual, visual, and personal elements, cater to diverse learning styles and ensure every student gets the most from each article.

Elevate your teaching arsenal and equip your students with the tools they need to interact with the world around them. With these universally useful Article Reflection Sheets, fostering a classroom of informed, empathetic, and curious learners has never been easier.