Voice of America: Current Event Activities in the English ...
Voice of America: Current Event Activities in the English Language Classroom
By Phil Dierking, Voice of America ? Learning English
Objectives
1. Understand what current events are and why they are important
2. Learn about the benefit of using current events in the English language classroom
3. Learn about Voice of America and the different resources it offers English language teachers
4. Learn how to use Voice of America resources in the English language classroom
Introduction to Current Events
What Are Current Events?
u Current Events
u Events in the present concerning important people, places, things, or ideas
u News
u A report of recent events, information, people or things
u Often recorded in print, radio, television, or online
What is the Media?
u Media
u The industries and people that produce news and mass communication content
Why Teach Current Events in the English Language Classroom?
u Builds language ability in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
u Builds new vocabulary u Offers endless topics that connect to all areas of a curriculum u Keeps students aware of events happening locally, nationally,
and internationally u Promotes critical thinking u Motivates students to have further discussions with friends and
family u Can inspire students to become active in their communities
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