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Newspapers make for an ideal educational tool One of the best learning resources may be delivered to your doorstep each and every day.

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any of today’s classrooms are filled with all types of emerging technologies, which educators use to enhance their students’ educational experiences. However, the humble newspaper has long been a staple in the classroom and at home, and remains one of the best tools for learning. Newspapers can be used to further children’s academic abilities in a variety of ways.

Improve reading fluency Fluency, comprehension and

inference of text are lessons that begin as soon as a child begins learning how to read. Children need access to a variety of reading materials so they can expand their knowledge and vocabulary base, and it’s never too early to introduce youngsters to the newspaper as a source of local and national information, but also as a reading tool.

Parents can go through the newspaper with their children and select articles that may be of interest. A section devoted to local events or a particular theme, such as sports or fitness, may be good starting points.

Children can have fun matching headlines with photos and following he sequence of the newspaper when stories continue on another page. They’re also bound to be exposed to a number

of new words and phrases as they read newspaper articles, which helps to improve their vocabulary.

Strengthen writing skills Newspaper articles are written differently than books. Exposing children to a journalistic style of writing can help them with their own writing assignments. Teachers often stress that narratives and other writing assignments follow a certain format so students learn to express themselves clearly.

Students are urged to validate statements with proof and to have a logical flow to their work.

By reading ar ticles in newspapers, students can gain an understanding of how to introduce a subject, expand on facts and summarize a point. Students who tend to be more pragmatic writers may connect with the journalistic

style of writing more so than students who excel at creative prose.

Children can practice reporting on different events in and around their communities, emulating the style of writing presented in newspapers. They also can learn the differences between editorial and opinion pieces and how to distinguish between them.

Make current events accessible Newspapers are an inexpensive connection to culture and information from around the world. Through newspaper articles, students can better understand political, financial and entertainment issues spanning the globe. Staying abreast of the latest news from around the world can help develop students become more well-rounded and learned.

Students who may have read about events in a history book can compare those accounts to current information on what is happening in the world today.

Develop an Eye for Photography Stunning, award-winning photographs are published in newspapers nearly every day. A picture is worth a thousand words, and newspaper photography helps readers interpret a story and bring the words to life through imagery.

Access to newspaper photography can open up an entirely new world for children. It also may inspire their own creative works.

Students may be inundated with technological resources both at school and at home. But perhaps no classroom resource can match the array of benefits provided by newspapers.

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Unique ways to use newspapers in the classroom Today's students have numerous devices at their disposal that can make learning more fun. Teachers may rely on such devices to engage students, but one more traditional teaching tool can still be an asset in the classroom.

Newspapers have changed considerably over the last decade-plus, but they still can serve teachers and students alike. The following are a handful of ways for teachers to incorporate newspapers into their lesson plans Use newspapers to teach geography Whether they're local, national or international periodicals, newspapers contain stories from all over the globe.

Teachers tasked with teaching students about world geography can assign each student an article about a newsworthy event taking place in a given country. Kids can then write a report about that country, including information about its location in the world, its citizens and its history.

Use newspapers to teach vocabulary Perhaps no resource is more valuable than newspapers when teaching vocabulary.

Assign each student a story or stories from the newspaper, instructing them to

newspaper classified sections typically list dozens, if not hundreds, of items for sale. Assign each student 10 vehicles listed in the classified section and ask them to calculate the average asking prices of these vehicles. Another potential lesson is to ask kids to determine the percentage breakdown of each section of the newspaper. You can then explore the reasons why certain sections may be given more ink than others.

underline or jot down between five and 10 words they are unfamiliar with as they read. Once they have finished reading their assigned articles, students can then look up and write down the meaning of each word, ultimately handing in their list of words and/ or sharing those words and their meanings

with their classmates.

Use newspapers to teach mathematics While newspapers are often touted as great tools to teach reading comprehension and vocabulary, they also can be used to teach math lessons. For example,

Use newspapers to teach current events The world is an interesting place, and newspapers are great resources for people looking to keep up with all that is going on in the world. While current events can sometimes be confusing for young students, newspaper reporters aim to convey complicated topics in ways that readers of all ages and backgrounds can understand.

By assigning newspaper articles as part of their students' current events assignments, teachers can help students gain a better understanding of what's going on in their world.

While newspapers may have changed considerably over the last several years, they still make great teaching tools that can benefit instructors and students alike.

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