Interview PrepYears 5–6Current Affairs

Current affairs awareness

Demonstrate awareness of age-appropriate news and world events with the ability to form and express opinions

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Pretend you're a news reporter 🎤. You need to know what's happening in the world so you can ask clever questions!

  2. 2

    What does 'current affairs' mean?

  3. 3

    Look at these news headlines. Which one is a current affair?

  4. 4

    Let's prepare a question about a current affair together!

  5. 5

    What is a good question about this story: 'New park opens in town'?

  6. 6

    Now you be the reporter! Pick a current affair and type a question about it.

  7. 7

    Which of these is a current affairs topic you might see in the news?

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