Topical Talk

News in review 2024

Are your students ready to become newsroom editors? Decide which stories matter most – and why.

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Published 13 December 2024

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From anti-tourism and the Olympic games to international conflicts and the US election, the news in 2024 reflected a year of change and global challenges.

Which news stories were most important? And why?

About this lesson

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Discuss what makes a news story important
  • Review a range of stories to create a short news report
  • Present their news report to the class

This lesson develops the following skills and knowledge:

  • Listening

    Step 1: I listen to others and can remember short instructions
    Step 3: I listen to others and can tell someone else what it was about
    Step 11: I listen critically and compare different perspectives

  • Knowledge

    I know four of the most important news stories of 2024 and can explain what they are about.

Find out more about the Topical Talk skills and knowledge framework here.

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