Curated OER
Breaking News English: Four Dead in Indian "Diamond" Hunt
In this ESL worksheet, students first read an article about rumors of diamonds being washed ashore in India. Students complete all or some of the 100 exercises and activities pertaining to the article. Included are vocabulary,...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Internet Chaos In Asia
In this ESL worksheet, students read or listen to a text about problems with the Internet in Asia. Students then choose from or complete all of 100 exercises about the article including vocabulary, comprehension and discussion.
Curated OER
Hard News to Hear
Students compare the news angle, information sources and construction of different news reports about the Russian school hostage crisis. Based on what they explore the event and about reporting breaking news, they write an analysis of...
New York Times
New York Times: Homepage
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site is the online version of the New York Times, which provides coverage of important news stories from both the United States and abroad.
Scholastic
Scholastic News
Resource is an excellent news source for kids, providing the day's top stories and a focus on special issues. Content also includes a section on entertainment news, games & quizzes and a chance to vote on fun issues.
Other
Live Science: Science, Technology, Health & Environmental News
Are you curious about mind, body, and world? Read the latest science news in this up-to-date science, health and technology portal.
Other
Unfiltered News
Explore tourism around the world with up to the minute reporting from international resources. An opportunity to gain insight into different perspectives.
Other
Teaching Kids News: Street Artist Offers Hope and Peace to Torontonians
Instead of stapling posters advertising goods with contact information to power poles around town, a clever artist has presented a new spin on posters to spread something else around Toronto. Get the story here.
NBC
Nbc News: Homepage
MSNBC is an internet and television news source providing coverage of the day's events, updates on breaking stories, and in-depth reports. Much of the content is provided in audio and/or video clips.
NBC
Nbc: Breaking News and Top Stories
A 24/7 news feed of the most current, real time news by editors monitoring social media.