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With so many news resources, scholars likely feel incredibly confused about what the news means. Pupils participate in reading activities, fill out graphic charts, answer questions on worksheets, and complete a quick write activity.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Find news articles that relate the chosen issue to current events
Classroom Considerations
- Requires learners to create a free account to gain access to some information
- Involves some preparation time by using two medium-length news articles that focus on an issue your class chooses in part one of the series
Pros
- Scaffolds learning so knowledge builds gradually and does not overwhelm
- Lays out a step-by-step guide that is user friendly for the instructor
- Supplies an answer key and saves time finding the answers
Cons
- None