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Using newspapers in the classroom

Want to introduce students to the newspaper and get them interested in learning about current events? The best place to start is Newspapers in Education; they offer free newspapers and lessons. Check your local newspaper and see if it is a member. Always ask for a free subscription. It helps the newspaper, students and community be better informed.

These sites have information on how to start and use NIE materials:

Newspapers in Education
WAN - How to Get Started in NIE
Newspapers in the Classroom
NiE Curriculum Guides for Teachers

 

Current event ideas

Heads up for Headlines

Teaching Current Events via Newspapers, Magazines and TV
Large link site to media

Television Companion Materials
Links to various education-related channels

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Newspapers around the world
Have students compare and contrast headlines from all over. A great lesson and one that can be extended to compare art, cartoons, entertainment and sports stories.

All You Can Read 
Magazines and newspapers from around the world make current events and cultural studies more meaningful. Compare coverage of events.
Onlinenewspapers.com
Newspapers @ ThePaperBoy.com
NewsLink
Internet Public Library: Newspapers

If you need translation of a newspaper from another country go to Alta Vista - Babel Fish Translation.

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Newspaper history

MSN Encarta - Newspaper
History of newspapers and how they operate

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School newspapers

High School Journalism
Lessons and links

Journalism Values Institute
Teaching journalism values

K-12 Individual School Newspapers

Newspaper Writing 101

Start Your Own Newspaper
London Free Press: Newspapers in Education

Student Newspaper Project
Very complete project including rubric

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Teaching tips

Education World: 25 Great Ideas for Teaching Current Events

The Free Lance-Star: 100 Ways to Use the Newspaper

How to Use the Newspaper in the Classroom -38 Teaching Tips [PDF]
Integrated ideas from USA Today

Journalism Theme Page
Wide range of newspaper lessons, ideas, resources

Newspaper Activities Support Children's Learning

Newspapers in Education
Terrific resource and look for free newspapers, too.

Newspapers in Education - Middle School Writing

Newspapers in the Classroom

Journalism lesson plans

20 Ideas for Teaching Science Using the Newspaper

USA TODAY: K-12 Education Online

Using Newspapers in the Classroom
A general list of ideas for English teachers on how to use newspapers to teach grammar

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