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Exploring a Newspaper

Subject:Language Arts,
Bilingual Ed.
Grade:3-5

Brief Description
Students learn about the parts of a newspaper and identify the main idea of a newspaper article.

Objectives

Students

  • locate three sections of the newspaper,
  • name the main parts of a newspaper article,
  • recognize the main idea of a newspaper article.

Keywords

newspaper, exploring, sections, communication

Materials Needed

one copy of the local newspaper for every two students

Lesson Plan

Link to the lesson at Exploring a Newspaper Lesson Plan.

Assessment

Assessment is included with the lesson.

Lesson Plan Source

The Language Fun Farm

Submitted by

Melody Noll

National Standards

Language Arts:
NL-ENG.K-12.1
NL-ENG.K-12.3
NL-ENG.K-12.4
NL-ENG.K-12.6
NL-ENG.K-12.10

Originally published 10/09/2000
Last updated 05/26/2009