Staying Informed: What’s Happening in the World Today
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about important things happening in the world.
- Talk about recent events and how they affect our lives.
- Read about the connection between past and present events.
- Listen to news about climate change.
- Write about young people making a difference in the world.
Key Words:
- Current events: Important things happening in the world right now.
- Global news: News about the whole world, not just one country.
- History: The study of things that happened in the past.
- Impact: The effect that an event has on people or the world.
- Future: The time that is yet to come.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What are some big news stories you’ve heard about lately?
- Do you think things happening now are similar to anything that happened in the past?
- How do current events affect your life?
Let’s Read!
The economy is having some problems, just like it did a long time ago during a period called the Great Depression. People were struggling then, and some people are worried now. But we also have new technology and ideas that can help us fix these problems.
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short news clip about climate change and the global efforts to address it. Focus on simple explanations and vocabulary like “pollution,” “renewable energy,” and “global warming.”)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a news reporter. The other is a person being interviewed about a current event.
Example:
- Reporter: “Can you tell us what you think about the new laws to protect the environment?”
- Interviewee: “I think it’s an important step. We need to take care of our planet for future generations.”
Homework:
Write a short paragraph about a young person who is making a positive difference in the world. You can choose someone famous or someone you know personally.
Extra Fun:
Create a timeline of important historical events that have shaped the world we live in today. Connect these events to current news stories if you can.
