Newspaper In Education Lessons

(aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)

The newspaper is a valuable source of information and an effective vehicle for enhancing the learning process. The major issues and events of the day that are covered in the news keep readers informed about the world around them. These lessons have been created to assist the teacher in using the newspaper in the classroom while addressing the major content areas of the curriculum. Each learning activity focuses on a specific skill from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills to help teachers plan and organize. Although the skill for each activity is noted, these activities are appropriate for various grade levels and address other skill areas as well.