Terminology #5

Announcing a candidacy:  why is this such an important event on the political landscape?  How are these moments covered by the various news outlets?  Twitter emerged as a medium for an announcement.  This makes for a great discussion point on these waning days of the school year.

GOP Announcement

Terminology #4

Cultural Phenomena occur frequently.  Today, we have seen Oprah's show end, will know tonight who wins the American Idol crown, have seen the next Bachelorette, and know who won the Biggest Loser.  TV provides for many cultural phenomenons throughout a person's life.  Discuss how talk show/reality TV programs impact  American society.

American Idol

Terminology #3

Envoys and Ambassadors are two positions mentioned in the news headlines.  Discuss these people with your students.  Do they understand the role these folks play in international politics?

Envoys Airlifted Story

Terminology #2

Debt Ceiling is a phrase that has been used multiple times over the past few months.  Do you student understand the concept?  Take this column and use it as a starting point of discussion/education about the country's debt ceiling.

Fiscal Spending

Terminology

Deportation is a legal term that students hear, but don't completely understand.  Make these final days of school focus on lessons in deeper understanding terminology.  The story link below is a perfect starting point.  Russell Brand was 'deported' from Japan this weekend.   Use this as a teachable moment in which it is crucial that young journalists understand basic legal concepts.

Russell Brand Deportation