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 Saturday June 07 2008

Newspaper Topics

Last fall I taught a couple of classes (3 hours total) with newspaper articles and discussion questions and then again this Spring I’ve been teaching a company class with two students. These students are quite fluent in English and their only requirement was that we discuss newspaper articles. The topic did not matter. I got to choose and format the discussion the way I wanted to.

Instead of merely printing up the article and bringing it to class, I instead copied it into MSpublisher, formatted it, added vocabulary notes and discussion questions. I then emailed the article to students 1-2 days in advance of the lesson for them to read it and be prepared for discussion. The articles are from a variety of news sources and most of them should be usable in any country or context with adult learners.

I’ve uploaded an archive file (11.2mb) with all articles so far in both publisher and pdf format. If you have pdf then you’ll be able to modify them to your own uses. Here are two sample articles to take a look at before you download the whole archive: metrosexual and toronto subway strike.

update

I’ve finished another article on cloning dogs and pets for class this week. It’s not included in the archive, so if you want it, you’ll have to get it separately.

If you like these or find them useful, please leave a comment.



Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Saturday Jun 7, 2008 at 09:08 AM
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Sabrina wrote 5 words  on  Sunday Jun 8, 2008  at  01:24 AM Argentina

Great Resource!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Sean.

Sean. wrote 21 words  on  Sunday Jun 8, 2008  at  04:45 PM Korea (South)

Sabrina,
It’s good to hear you found it useful. Thanks for dropping by, I hope to read more of your comments.

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