Current Events

Domestic Issues: within the borders of the US

Foreign/US issues: interactions with foreign countries

guidelines

• Domestic or foreign issues involving the US and use news links
• Focus on common good/individual rights
• Begin with a basic summary:  who, what, when, where, why, how
• Be prepared to answer clarifying questions
• Write at least three questions that create discussion

Questions

• Application to other situations/times/locales (could...) 
• Implications (what if...)
• Opinions (how do you...)
• Follow up simple answers from audience with a "Why?"

Avoid

• Sports
• Murders/sensational deaths
• Celebrities

For Success

• Follow guidelines
• Ask great questions
• Include some visuals (pictures/video)
• 8-10 minutes long
• Ask for help if you need it