Every school day (except holidays) we offer 2 lessons, often at different reading levels. Articles are selected from various major news sources (we don't write 'em, folks!) to encourage debate and critical thinking. Sometimes they might push buttons or present uncomfortable or unpopular stances. We think students need to see, read, process, debate, and think critically about these issues. Selection of an article doesn't imply izzit.org agreement with the article or its perspective.
The questions are a critical part of the lesson. Without those, there is no lesson – only an article, and you could find that on your own!
Articles & Discussion Questions can be printed from the page. Articles are posted for one week due to copyright issues. After that, it's archived with the questions and a link to the original source of the article.
PLEASE NOTE: Lessons are archived for one year from posting date. If you might want to use a lesson in the future, we recommend you print it or otherwise save it.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate<
From: CNN
Readability Score: 13.0
Friday, February 3, 2023
This couple has been married for 80 years. Theyre sharing their secret to a lasting relationship
From: NBC News (KCRA)
Readability Score: 5.6
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Conservatives test AI ChatGPT and use responses to prove its going woke
From: The Daily Mail (UK)
Readability Score: 13.5
Thursday, February 2, 2023
First AI-powered "robot" lawyer will represent defendant in court next month
From: CBS News
Readability Score: 9.3
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Japanese Prime Minister warns country will cease to function as a society if population decline persists
From: Yahoo News
Readability Score: 14.9
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Before book-banning wave, the FBI spied on people’s library activity
From: MSN.com
Readability Score: 12.2
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Greedflation: ‘Entirely possible’ that food brands are profiteering from price hikes, says Tesco chairman
From: CNBC
Readability Score: 10.3
Monday, January 30, 2023
This snowplow driver just started his own service. But warmer winters threaten it
From: NPR
Readability Score: 6.9