As educators (future educators) It is very important that we know and
understand the events that are happening across the United States and how
they are impacting our schools (students and teachers). Therefore, you are
required to do find (search) a current event/article and write an essay over your
finding. This assignment is designed to have you analyze an article or current
event from a reputable source. After you read and analyze the current
event/article, write a 5-paragraph essay. You should look for a current
event/article in one of the following topics: language, gender, socioeconomic
status, religion, special education, or race/ethnicity.
Development
Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 must contain a connection with the course textbook.
Paragraph 2 (minimum of 6 complete sentences)
• What is/are the key point(s) in this current event/article?
• What did you find striking or interesting about the key point(s)?
• How relevant is/are the key point(s) to the Introduction to Special
Populations course?
Paragraph 3 (minimum of 6 complete sentences)
• Do you agree or disagree with the key point(s) presented in this
current event/article? Explain and provide justification.
Paragraph 4 (minimum of 6 complete sentences)
• How does the information on this current event /article impact our
education system?
▪ How specifically will you be able to use the information and
knowledge to improve or enhance your learning in terms of Special
Populations?