Current Events in China - Wednesday, 3/15/06

Bell-Work:

• Are you glad you are finished with the math test?
• Was today's part easier or more difficult than yesterday's?
  

Objective:
SWBAT describe one current event in China by reading a Chinese newspaper.

Mr. Locke is trying to compile information on modern China. With the internet, the best way to find out what's going on in China is to read Chinese newspapers online!

• Check out this popular Chinese Newspaper.
  

Think Question #1:

• How many people live in China?
• Do you think there will be many newspapers there or only a few?
• Check this link to find out.
  

You will have a great deal of freedom during this lesson. You will get to choose Chinese newspapers and stories that interest you. You may read as many stories as you would like from any Chinese newspaper, but you must complete a News Info sheet for each story you read. The group with the most News Info sheets completed will be rewarded with a homework pass. If there is a problem with any of the links, please let Mr. Locke know.

Assignment #1
Go to these links to Chinese newspapers online. Choose any story you want to read on any of these websites. Complete a News Info sheet for each story you read. The group with the most News Info sheets completed will get a homework pass.

1. China People's Daily
2. China Daily
3. China News
4. Shanghai Daily News