Current Events Lesson Plan - Looming Government Shutdown

Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. House Republicans began debate this week on four separate funding bills ahead of a looming Sept. 30 deadline to avert a federal government shutdown. The bills, only a part of the 12 annual appropriations bills, cover the Defense, Agriculture, Homeland Security, and State Departments. Some republicans have pushed for deeper spending cuts and other provisions. Any bills would require approval from the Democratic-controlled Senate. Released September Week 4 (2023)