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Extra, extra, read all about it! Use a newspaper as the primary resource in a special education classroom to teach reading, writing, and math skills. The activities help class members build their reading skills as well as their knowledge of the real world.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask your local newspaper to donate complimentary copies of the daily newspaper for this project
- Have class members save worksheets onto Google docs or a USB drive for a paperless and technology-enriched activity
Classroom Considerations
- Table of contents lists lessons designed for various grade levels
- Although designed for children with special needs, many of the worksheets are appropriate for any elementary or middle school class
Pros
- A project based learning resource designed for the special needs classroom
Cons
- None
Common Core
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RI.9-10.1
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RI.11-12.1
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SL.9-10.1.a
SL.11-12.1.a