Current events PDF lesson plan. Construction of a new passenger high-speed train system linking the Los Angeles area to Las Vegas began on April 22nd, 2024. The all-electric trains can reach speeds up to 200 mphArticles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment