WHAT THE KIDS ARE SAYING
"My teacher asks the class to locate the Editorial cartoon and explain what current event we think it is referring to. Thank you for sending the papers we appreciate it very much." |
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"Today's Readers are Tomorrow's Leaders"
Why use the newspaper in your classroom?
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Strengthens students knowledge of current events and issues that impact their world
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Introduces students to new words and improves their vocabulary skills
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Helps students learn to write for a specific purpose and audience
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Teaches students to write clearly and concisely
Encourages classroom discussions and real-world thinking
 Why use USA WEEKEND's NIE program?
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Geared towards middle and high school students
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Uses the newspaper as a living textbook
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Focuses on standard educational mandates
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Provides in-depth lessons and activities that develop critical thinking skills
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WHAT THE KIDS ARE SAYING
"The newspapers have helped me in my history class and got me interested in politics, something I’ve never really liked until now."
"Mrs. Angel Gibson is one of the best teachers at Albany Middle School, she takes ads and articles out of the paper and fits them into her lesson plans." |
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