So here we are, halfway through March 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League gap widens, illness outbreak, Saint’s Day, oil tankers held up, Marvel fans get excited, youngest Prem scorer ever, Chinese GP action, moon dirt used for food, holiday makers hastily rebook, 75th birthday, Oscars and billionaire sued?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are,at the beginning of March 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - league leaders hold on, Middle East war, Fashion Week, 30th anniversary of franchise, social media consultation, restaurant tracks friendliness, Actor Awards, full moon, Brit Awards, Elimination Chamber, more Brit Awards and superhero props sale ?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, halfway through March 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - F1 begins again, prices rise, The Mountain at one, wildlife photo comp, telephone anniversary, Premier League nears end, Crufts, new qualifications, theatre awards, MPs vote, new album and middle east tensions?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, WEEK ONE of 2026!!! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League toppers, US arrests leader, 2025 Christmas Number One, adverts ban, manager sacking, movie dominance, record fish sale, baby formula recall, Netflix servers overwhelmed, world’s longest tongue, a soap crossover and movie trailers drop!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, approaching the end of the FINAL half term - is it Summer yet??!!! So much has happened, and is still happening! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - tennis season begins, Bezos weds, heatwave hits, smoking ban on beaches, Scotland has big problem, Jurassic World is out, Austrian GP, Manchild at one, Glastonbury, accidental spaceflight, tv series ends and musician on tour !?!!?? Well, there’s only one way to find out - in the NEEEEEEWWWWSSS QUUUUUUUIIIIIZZZ! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Nearly fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, in the EIGHTH week back (finally half term next week here in the North West!), dark nights beginning and the Summer holidays a distant memory!! So much has happened, and is still happening! AS IT IS HALF TERM, THIS ONE COVERS UP TO NOVEMBER 10TH, WHEN WE START BACK FOR THE CHRISTMAS TERM! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Man U fight back, first female PM Louvre robbery, USA GP, internet outage, restaurant closures, bass player passes, NASA mission news, horror sequel, clocks change, movie Boss biopic and a horror icon returns for halloween!!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, in the Christmas half term! So much has happened, and is still happening! AS IT IS HALF TERM, THIS ONE COVERS UP TO NOVEMBER 10TH, WHEN WE START BACK FOR THE CHRISTMAS TERM! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premiership hots up, Supermoon, BBC sue threat, Predator sequel, Remembrance Day, female videogame teams, worst TV drama ever, Sao Paulo GP, I’m A Celeb lineup, spider return, sequel premiere and Traitors ends!!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are,halfway through February of 2026, the January blues are looooooong behind us and, wait, is it half term yet, please??? Next week, here in the North West! That means the next quiz will be week commencing 23rd Feb. 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League leaders, door handles ban, Raindance at one, plants emerge, National Pizza Day, Catherine O’Hara passes, Winter Olympics, road closure, Superbowl, spider silk medical breakthrough, new character revealed and new movie sequel plans!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, just in February of 2026 already, the January blues are behind us and, wait, is it half term yet, please??? (one week to go!) 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League leaders, boxer loses toupe, highest ever mobile sales, driverless cars to hit UK city, youngest Grand Slam winner, 81 year old reveals new look, Womens Champions Cup final, February’s full moon, K-Pop Grammy, Royal Rumble and Grammy fashion choices!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, with the final NEWS QUIZ of the Year - next one will be in January 2026! You might want to also check out THE BIG FAT NEWS QUIZ OF THE YEAR which I uploaded last week that covers the whole year and lasts approx an hour - that one if now FIFTEEN years old! :) So much has happened, and is still happening! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Formula One world champ, storm batters UK, social media ban, Faberge auction, Spotify Musician of the Year, Prem hots up over Christmas, Google’s new product announcement, 100-goal record smashed, the UK’s favourite Christmas movie, I’m A Celeb winner, iconic movie in the cinema over the hols and an epic TV finale expected?!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, WEEK THREE of 2026 and Christmas seems a long long time ago already!!! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League heats up, Trump wants to buy a country, End of Beginning at one, animated movie breaks records, medicine study, awful train crash, NASA positions rocket, social media ban news, the Demon Hunters get 1 billion views, food on a beach, musician’s 80th and snooker champ!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, with one month until Christmas! So much has happened, and is still happening! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Liverpool finally win one, last full moon of the year, most valuable coin ever, Oxford Word of the Year, Stranger Things 5 drops, Qatar GP, budget news, new paperwork, musical premiere, Tik-Tok reset plans, dance show nears end and movie tipped for records!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, WEEK FOUR of 2026 already!!! (is it half term yet, please?) 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - League leaders defeated, storm hits, man climbs tower, Oscar nominations record, rise in illness, app glitch, new-look vehicles testing, Britpop at one, unusual ban considered, a very expensive drink, album promos and charity singles!?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

Simple task to get students looking at geographical topics which appear on news websites - can be adapted to include newspapers and magazine as well.

So here we are,at the end of February 2026, the bulbs are sprouting the sap is rising and the GCSE pressures will never let up! 2026 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Winter Olympics finish, Space X pollution, chocolate thievery, Wuthering Heights returns, Punch goes viral, fastest remote controlled car, Artemis II delay, animal reintroduction, Premier League tightens at top, blizzard, awards and a massive speech ?!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, in the SIXTH week back (is it half term yet? we’ve got 2 weeks to go here in the North West!)), dark nights beginning and the Summer holidays a distant memory!! So much has happened, and is still happening! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Premier League toppers change, world energy sources, party announces cheaper energy, Man I Love at one, Singapore GP, software company on warpath, app announces charges, Conservative spelling blunder, World Food Championships, amazing Moon, Life of a Showgirl debut, one movie flops and one movie rocks!!!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, with one month until Christmas! So much has happened, and is still happening! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - Liverpool in crisis, epic NASA photo, Superman comic auction, cinema records, transport fares, Las Vegas GP, expensive Christmas food, Golden Joystick Awards, Europes’ biggest stadium opens, ultra rare animal spotted, pressures on women and an animated city returns!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

So here we are, in the Christmas half term! So much has happened, and is still happening! 2025 begins with ever more testing, increasingly expensive, unpredictable, record-breaking and emotional times we’ve seen recently with a variety of stories from around the world! What a week once again - England win, Children In Need, movie stage show, birds return, boxing rematch, Wicked sequel, flooding, Google speaks out, TV series news, Comedy Wildlife Awards, more boxing news and I’m a Celeb is back!??!! What’s all that about, then? Only one way to find out! The Neeeewwwwsss Quuuiiiizzzz! :) New quiz uploaded each week of the term, ALL YEAR LONG! Over fifteen years now and still going strong :) Many thanks to everyone who downloads this, it is very much appreciated and I’m glad it is useful for your form groups! 13 topical questions of the past week’s news, across the UK and the world. Designed to be used as a 10-20 minute activity in formtime - you could make it a little longer by talking about and discussing some of the questions. ANY MIS-SPELLINGS/MISSING CAPITALS ETC. IN THE PREVIEW ARE INTENTIONAL AND LINK TO THE LITERACY QUESTIONS IN THE REST OF THE QUIZ! Powerpoint so can be used on a standard whiteboard. Includes 2 literacy and 1 numeracy questions based on the other questions. Works well as a form group activity in registration time - I give sweets to the winning team (we’re not supposed to give sweets out, so it’s a nice ‘naughty’ reward and makes (some of) them watch and check their apps about the news in the week. :)

This is a tracker for students to follow different news headlines and see how they are treated differently by rival media groups with BIAS- in this case I chose CNN and Fox News.

A list of debates from the radio in teh form of podcasts that can be emailed to students for independent revision or used in class. Authentic Listenining Materials Useful for the unit 3 speaking unit - debating.

January 2018 General Knowledge News Current Affairs Quiz. Differentiated with more pictures for junior students. Includes answers.