Filing Early
Have your kids keep a “What’s Cool” file, of items clipped from newspapers and magazines, items that make them say, “wow, that’s neat.” And build >>>
Newspaper
Synonyms and Antonyms
Students will learn to identify synonyms and antonyms by rewriting headlines from the Sports section of the newspaper.
Current Events Christmas
Have your class do their own “Twelve Days of Christmas” by reading about another part of the world in the newspaper or magazines, and brainstorming Christmas gifts they would like to give to those people.
Writing Letters-to-the-Editor
Students will incorporate writing skills with an awareness of public issues.
Combining Non-related Ideas with Creative Writing
An assortment of random images from magazines become the basis for a creative writing assignment.
Newspaper/Magazine Activities
To jump-start creativity, keep a supply of old newspapers or magazines on hand. For information processing and communication exercises, students can write new captions for >>>