Activity
Name_____________________________

Date______________________________
 

Comparing Newspapers

DIRECTIONS: Complete the chart below comparing two or three newspapers from the same date. Find the information for each category listed; then make up two more categories for which you'll collect data.

Newspaper #1
Title:
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Newspaper #2
Title:
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Newspaper #3
Title:
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News Coverage:
# of Pages

     
Humor:
# of Comics
     
Sports Coverage:
# of Pages
     
Classified Ads:
$ per Word
     
Bylines:
# of
     
Daily Newspaper:
Cost of
     
 
 
     
 
 
     

Think About It! Which of the papers do you think is best? On the back of this page, write a paragraph about the paper you think is the best overall newspaper. Support your opinion with the data you collected.


 
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