read. For more information on how to use News ELA, check out this article by the Brown Bag Teacher.
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Newspaper Scavenger Hunt
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In todays world, dont be surprised to hear that your students primary source for news is Twitter. Thats why bringing an actual newspaper into the classroom is a fun way for students to engage with the news, especially if you send them on a newspaper scavenger hunt. Sometimes we think of the newspaper as only having articles, which are great for reading comprehension activities, summary writing, and making predictions. But a newspaper has so much more to offer and challenge your students. With a simple Google search, you can find tons of ready to print newspaper scavenger hunts that will send your students to many different sections of the paper including weather maps, classifieds, and advertisements. You can use this type of scavenger hunt to practice skimming and scanning skills as well as prepare students for a more in-depth look at a topic mentioned in the paper. Plus its fun and hands on, two qualities that are always good for classroom activities.
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Fantasy Geopolitics
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If you teach intermediate to advanced students and want to get more current events into your classroom and you are looking for a fun way to do it, you may want to give Fantasy Geopolitics a try. Eric Nelson, a Social Studies teacher from Minnesota, developed the game to engage his students in world events. The game has been described as a cross between fantasy football and model united nations, and it is a huge interest boost for students. It may not be a great fit for every classroom, but it might be just the thing to use if you have more advanced students who are interested in world events. In th
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