Current events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for differentiated instruction by allowing students to choose different articles based on interest.(Politics)