*Indian street kids starting their own bank

This week we are reading an article about street kids in India. It is important to remember with all this talk about money, that many people simply don't have any. Read this story, and learn all the words!

This is homework for

9CD: Monday 8th of September
9EF: Thursday 11th of September

Optional: Take a look at this thought provoking series of photos of where children sleep.

*Present it!

Every day newspapers from all over the English speaking world report what is happening in their areas. We now want you to help us introduce some of these news to your peers.

We would like you to:

Present an article from the English speaking world. Make sure your presentations contain the three following things:

1. Your explanation of the article - with pictures and key words.
2. Background for the article - this can be more about the country the event takes place, or the company, a conflict etc.
3. 5 words you think are important to understand in connection to the article - and you should explain them in English.

Take a look here to see the assessment criteria - you will be graded.

8EF: Never mind what I said about only using CNN Student News. You can use any article/news story from the English speaking world. Just remember that the news you are to present is fairly fresh. Take a look here to see when you are to present! You will find the list on Fronter as well.

8CD: you will get your time in class, and on Fronter Thursday.

A challenge

We have a challenge for you. This is not something you HAVE to do (unless you want to become fluent in English...).

Every day, CNN posts a 10 minute segment of student news. This is an AMAZING way to both keep up with the daily news AND learn important English words. How about making this a daily part of your breakfast routine? We challenge you to watch at least 2 of these the following week. Feel free to discuss the questions with your family as well!

HERE IT IS!