assignment is due the first day of class and will count as a test grade.

Part III – Current EventsComplete this template for each of two articles on the assigned topics below (you will turn in two current eventsummaries). Use ink and write neatly. This is to be submitted on the first day of class.a. Choose one news article about the upcoming midterm elections for the U.S. House of Representativesand/or the U.S. Senate.b. Choose one news article about the confirmation hearings on Elena Kagan’s appointment to the UnitedStates Supreme Court.Attach the articles to the back of this template when turning in your current event.Bibliographic Information:Title of Article: _______________________________________________________________________Publication Date: ______________________________________________________________________Web site/ Newspaper title/ Magazine title: __________________________________________________Author or Press source: _________________________________________________________________Topic: _______________________________________________________________________________Briefly but completely summarize the main points of the article:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is your opinion/position/or suggested resolution? Explain your reasoning._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How does the picture with the story help to clarify the story?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________