Need a Do Now, an Exit Ticket, an activity to do if a lesson finishes early, or Sub Plans? Here is a resource that you can do anytime. Use this Current Event Graphic Organizer to help students with basic research and reading comprehension skills when looking up news articles. Give your students structure with the template, while also giving them the freedom to choose their own current event. So, students can choose their own article (I recommend using Newsela), but are expected to find the sam