Current Events Lesson Plan - U.S. Loses its AAA Credit Rating

Fitch Ratings stripped the federal government of its triple-A bond rating, citing big government deficits and a steady deterioration in governance over the past two decades. Teen news articles and lesson plans covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home.   Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube Article Features: 2 difficulty levels for differentiation target vocabulary with visual aids 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions open-ended questions to facilitate classroom discussion student-friendly and age appropriate language avoids polarizing or politically controversial topics content slightly edited to eliminate exaggerated bias Downloadable PDFs for easy access and use