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What is Quizlet?
Name the individual associated with the CURRENT EVENTS WORKSHEET.
Sarah Cornett
What should you find for the current events assignment?
2 articles from reputable sources
What topic is addressed in the article mentioned?
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What is the title of the article mentioned?
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What is the source of the article?
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Who is the article about?
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Where is this event or issue occurring?
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When did this story take place?
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This story is important because ___ need a way to keep learning during school shutdowns.
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What is a prediction about this story?
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How does the article connect to you?
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What is the topic of the second article mentioned?
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About 1 in ___ U.S. children were identified as having autism in 2016.
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What is a prediction about autism diagnosis in the coming years?
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Study Notes
Current Events Worksheet Overview
- Quizlet enables online studying, useful for test preparation.
- Current event assignment timeframe is from March 23 to March 27.
Article Selection and Requirements
- Students must find two recent articles from reputable sources (e.g., USA Today, NY Times).
- Articles should be no older than two weeks at the time of assignment.
First Article Highlights
- Topic: Health crisis and homelessness in urban areas.
- Title: "Coronavirus pandemic: She's 10, Homeless, and Eager to Learn. But She Has No Internet."
- Source: The New York Times; article discusses issues faced by homeless students during remote learning.
- Key Individual: Allia and her mother, highlighting challenges of education during the pandemic.
- Location: Borough of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
- Date of Story: March 26, 2020.
Facts from the First Article
- Internet access is often lacking in homeless shelters, hindering homework completion.
- Over 1.1 million students in NYC's Department of Education transitioned to remote learning.
- Approximately 114,000 children in shelters struggle with remote education.
- Students in shelters lack adequate space and privacy for studying.
- Schools being closed during the pandemic disproportionately affect low-income families.
Importance and Predictions of the First Article
- The narrative emphasizes the necessity for consistent learning opportunities for homeless students.
- Prediction: NYC will develop targeted solutions for homeless students lacking internet access.
Connection to Personal Experience
- The student relates the article to previous experiences of a homeless family in earlier lessons.
Second Article Highlights
- Topic: Autism diagnosis and progress in closing the racial gap.
- Title: "Autism Diagnosis More Common in the US as Racial Gap Closes."
- Source: The New York Times; discusses increase in autism diagnosis rates among children.
- Key Fact: 1 in 54 U.S. children identified as having autism in 2016, an increase from previous years.
- Location: Nationwide across the United States.
- Date of Story: March 26, 2020.
Facts from the Second Article
- Past disparities exist in diagnosis rates between white and minority children.
- Diagnosis rates are now equal between white and black children, but age disparities persist.
- Early identification facilitates access to important services like therapy.
- Minority children may still lack equitable access to services despite narrowing diagnosis gaps.
Importance and Future Predictions of the Second Article
- Highlights the significance of increasing autism diagnosis diversity across ethnicities.
- Prediction: Continued efforts will likely result in more diagnoses among children in the U.S. over time.
Personal Connection to the Second Article
- The student shares a personal connection to autism, advocating for improved diagnosis and support for all children.
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Description
This quiz focuses on recent articles related to the health crisis affecting education, specifically concerning homeless students and their access to remote learning resources. The highlighted case discusses challenges faced by a 10-year-old girl in Harlem during the pandemic. Explore the implications of these issues in urban areas from March 23 to March 27.
