A current event is simply a news story that happened recently. It could be a politician’s speech or someone famous’s death, an issue in your town or school, or your favorite team’s victory.
If your assignment calls for a current events essay, you’ll need to research the article’s historical context and long term effects. In addition, you’ll need to determine whether or not the topic is significant in the broader context of U.S. history.
Start by choosing a newspaper or other reputable news source. You can use your local paper or a major national publication such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and so on. You can also check with your teacher, as he may have specific news sources that he wants you to use. Select an article that’s one to two days old. This will ensure that the information you’re reporting is still relevant.