Curated OER
Exploring Different Types of Written Text
In this text analysis learning exercise, students examine different types of texts and identify each one by matching them from a list. Students determine what each text communicates and for whom.
Curated OER
Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers
In this English instructional activity, learners read "Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
Curated OER
Saddam to Sue Over Underwear Photos
In this ESL worksheet, students read the given article and its presented vocabulary throughout. Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.
Curated OER
Patients Die in Britain as Foreign Doctors Can’t Speak English Properly
Ninth graders examine the problems that exist with foreign doctors not fluent in English. In this Great Britain Health System focussed for ESL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a...
BBC
Bbc News: Arabic Language Version
World news headlines in English with Arabic introductions and target vocabulary words, with vocabulary help in Arabic. Students can also listen to an English language broadcast of the story. Very handy site for upper level...
BBC
Bbc News: Inside Europe
This site focuses on the current events of the European Union. The items included are news stories, photos, country profiles, maps, and much more on this thorough site.
Other
South Western Learning: Econ News: Monopolistic Competition
A wide variety of newspaper headlines are provided on the subject of economics and monopolistic competition. Each story comes with its own discussion questions.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Science Behind the News
The Why? Files from the University of Wisconsin explains the science behind the news. The website, tackling issues in news headlines, provides a good mix of information and interactivity that takes the "chore" out of learning.
BBC
Bbc News: England
The BBC contains the latest news from England. Content includes the latest headlines, audio/video content, and much more.
Other
International Gymnast Magazine Online: Latest Gymnastics News
Gymnastics publication for competitors and enthusiasts provides news headlines and a weekly feature.
NBC
Nbc: Breaking News and Top Stories
A 24/7 news feed of the most current, real time news by editors monitoring social media.
WorldNews Network
World News: Uruguay Media
Headline news from Uruguay continuously updated. Links to news from other South And Latin American countries.
Other
Headlines Past Deadline
This collection of front pages, news stories and background information focused on the Sago mine disaster in West Virginia. Classes discussing breaking news and its handling and all the many issues of covering disasters will find this...
Other
Reuters: World News
Get the latest world news from the world's largest international multimedia news agency, Reuters. There is also coverage on the latest entertainment, technology, sports, science, and political headlines.
Other
The Antarctic Sun: News About Antarctica
Latest headline scientific news of theworkbeing done in the Antarctic, and stories of the peopleliving there.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Election Central 2016: Elections Throughout History
This link from the Election Central 2016 website focuses on elections throughout history with the use of primary source documents such as campaign posters, newspaper headlines, and video clips from various Presidential elections...
Other
National Academies: Science in the Headlines
Students learn about science and technology through the day's top news stories. The resource consists of current articles and archived articles. In addition links to related information and activities are included.
NBC
Nbc News: u.s. News
Find the latest U.S. news stories, photos, and videos. Read breaking headlines covering politics, economics, pop culture, and more.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Fake or Real? How to Self Check the News and Get the Facts
Read a story on Facebook. Read the headline and think it's too good to be true, but it looks like it's from a news site. Experts offer tips to help sniff out fact from fake. One of today's greatest challenges in a media bombarded culture.
BBC
Bbc News: Science and Environment
The British Broadcasting Corporation maintains daily coverage of the latest in science and environment across the globe. Content includes headline news, in-depth articles, audio and video coverage, plus much more.
Other
Pi: A Search Engine for Politics and Policy
At this site you can search through thousands of political sites and news for research. Also available are news headlines and top political news. Awesome research site.
Other
Voice of America: Korean Edition
Voice of America's site for Korean-speakers. Provides recent world news headlines in both Korean and English, and includes some English learning tips. You can also listen to broadcasts.
Other
Government Information Agency: Guyana
This is the official Government of Guyana website. Features current news headlines updated daily, presidential speeches, official press releases, members of the cabinet, videos, and highlights of government budgets and programs.