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The North Carolina Newspapers in Education program encourages young people to become lifelong readers and learners, capable writers, informed, involved adults, thoughtful consumers of news and advocates for the First Amendment. |
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Creating a Newspaper The children's book The Furry News, A Reading Rainbow selection, describes how a newspaper comes together. It is a fictional account involving a community of animals. Have students become the characters and act out the book to generate interest in their producing a classroom, grade level or school newspaper. Also, draw ideas from these downloadable NIE curricula:
Journalism organizations also provide guidance for teachers and students involved in the production of newspapers. The North Carolina Scholastic Media Association provides links to sites that serve journalism teachers and professional journalists. Click here. |