CNN 10 Episode Response Sheet for Current Events
A short response worksheet for 10th graders to log a CNN 10 episode, summarizing each of three news stories in 2-3 sentences, rating each with a 1-to-5 star interest scale, recording a key fact, and writing an opinion about the most impactful story. It builds summarizing, note-taking, and argumentative writing skills, and works well as a quick post-viewing activity.
“create a worksheet for responding to a cnn 10 espisode. They should give a summary of each story, color in 1-5 stars, and give their opinion about the best one”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this right after students watch a CNN 10 episode, either as a 15-20 minute independent task or as a short exit ticket during a current events block.
- Discussion question: Which story had the strongest impact on you personally, and what evidence from the segment supports that choice?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a sentence starter such as "In this story, ___ happened because ___" and allow students to pause the video between segments to capture key details.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare two stories by identifying the sources, framing, or perspective the segments use, then explain whether that framing affects their rating.
- Estimated time: about 20 minutes for the full sheet, plus a few minutes for a brief class share of top-story choices.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this right after students watch a CNN 10 episode, either as a 15-20 minute independent task or as a short exit ticket during a current events block.
- Discussion question: Which story had the strongest impact on you personally, and what evidence from the segment supports that choice?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a sentence starter such as "In this story, ___ happened because ___" and allow students to pause the video between segments to capture key details.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare two stories by identifying the sources, framing, or perspective the segments use, then explain whether that framing affects their rating.
- Estimated time: about 20 minutes for the full sheet, plus a few minutes for a brief class share of top-story choices.
CNN 10 Episode Response Sheet for Current Events
A short response worksheet for 10th graders to log a CNN 10 episode, summarizing each of three news stories in 2-3 sentences, rating each with a 1-to-5 star interest scale, recording a key fact, and writing an opinion about the most impactful story. It builds summarizing, note-taking, and argumentative writing skills, and works well as a quick post-viewing activity.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free