9x easy to use reading comprehension packs with three sections of differentiated questions each. It can be used in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training.
1. Rise of the YouTube Vloggers - who are they and how did they make their millions?
2. Gangs - why do teens join gangs and what's the actual reality of gang life?
3. Trump - what has he said now? What are the global implications of his presidency? What is this man's background and why is he still so popular with some?
4. Environmental issues - a very serious article about very scary problems students will face in their lifetimes unless serious action is taken.
5. Rise of the Flat Earthers - who are these conspiracy theorists? Why do they believe the earth is flat and why is the anti-science movement gaining momentum?
6. E-Sports and professional gamers. What's it like to be one of these? How do they do it and what exactly do they do?
7. Rise of the Online Trolls - why do people 'troll'? Who are these bullies hiding behind screens? This article investigates
8. Tattoos - too cool for school or make you look like a fool? The debate around exposed tattoos in the professional environment.
And many, many more!
All of these articles are pretty interesting for students and teachers! All are useful, very easy to use and a good way to combine Current Affairs and
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