Classroom Activities

Teaching the skills from the Michigan Curriculum Framework is easy to do using the material found in any day´s newspaper. The material is compelling and authentic, making it more interesting for both students and teachers.

In addition, research shows that using a newspaper in the curriculum improves student skills, increases knowledge, and encourages a positive attitude toward learning. It also helps students become informed and involved citizens while developing a lifelong reading habit.

For ideas on how you can use the paper in your classroom, click on any of the age-appropriate page links for some great classroom exercises.

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