Using the news
Some great ideas for news-based activities to do with your class of teenagers.
Before the lessons you need to get hold of a selection of English Language newspapers. They can be the kind published in your own countries, e.g. The South China Morning Post in Hong Kong or British ones. One between four students at least, if possible.
Don’t forget that most newspapers are accessible on the internet.
Using news stories with teenagers
Using the news: brainstorming
Some brainstorming activities to use in your class.
Using the news: reading 1
A news-based reading activity chosen by the teacher.
Using the news: reading 2
A news-based reading activity where the students do all the work.
