Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Current Events 2/4/10

Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”

“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”

Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.

List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)

1. The Obama administration announced its budget proposal for 2011, a tough task with two wars and a recession. The bottom line announced Monday is (a) $3.83 trillion, (b) $3.83 billion or (c) $3.83 million.

2. Who did President Obama say he will meet with later this month…and now China has told him not to do so?

3. The Oscars were big entertainment news this week. Name one of the Best Picture nominees.
Extra credit: What is different this year about that category?

4. Why was a rodent in the news Tuesday morning? What group wants to replace this animal with a robot so the flesh and blood version doesn’t suffer?

5. An Illinois primary Tuesday was the first step in filling whose former Senate seat?

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