Activity
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Writer's Model: Editorial Essay Example

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This four-page essay provides an example of an editorial essay. Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and explanations on the essay.
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Other

Efa: Editorial Freelancers Association

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page is for freelance journalists who have narrowed their selected field to editorials and editorial columns. Newly combined with the Editorial Freelancers Association, this site contains materials from both organizations.
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Editorial Projects in Education: Teaching Students to Wrangle 'Big Data'

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article describes how students are learning how to analyze big data and and understand how it is used by organizations. The article also discusses data science as a potential career path. Includes a link to a page where you can...
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Community Learning Network

Community Learning Network: Journalism Theme Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Community Learning Network has great information on the art of journalism. The site is outlined by links for easy navigation and contains a rather exhaustive section on general resources. A great site to check out on...
Handout
Other

Mississippi Writers' Page: Ida B. Wells Barnett

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Mississippi offers a detailed biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) the famous freedom fighter is offered at this site. It includes an extensive bibliography of her works, and works about her, as well as some...
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Other

Aces: The American Copy Editors Society

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This newsletter-style home page for The American Copy Editors Society offers everything from articles and advice to surveys and seminars. Tidy layout and solid organization make this a pleasure to navigate.
Handout
Other

Barnes & Noble: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

For Students 1st - 4th
This page provides an overview of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. Includes several editorial reviews, an author profile, and a video with Judith Viorst narrating the story. [5:37]
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Extra! Extra! Supreme Court Case Makes Headlines!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
This is a project to conclude the study of the Judicial Branch of our government. The students, working in pairs, will be assigned a landmark Supreme Court case to research in a computer lab setting. They will then construct a one-page...