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Technical Writing: Real-World Writing in the 21st Century

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Wondering how to respond to the age-old question when will I ever use this? The answer is very simple when discussing technical writing. Teachers and administrators gain an understanding of using technical writing in the classroom....
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Pbs Teachers: Newspaper Reporting and Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students explore the many characteristics of a newspaper and try their hands at becoming reporters. They can expand their knowledge about Ernest Hemingway, and author a newspaper focusing on his life, especially his...
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Dong a Newspaper: Korean Children's Newspaper

For Students 6th - 8th
Well-known Korean children's newspaper website. Articles match general interests of elementary to middle school students: reports on world news, movie stars, singers, sports, science, school news, cartoons, writing competition and study...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Conflicting Newspaper Accounts (Civil War Lesson Plan) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multilayered lesson that begins with analysis of a series of photographs of the battle of Antietam and ends with writing an account of the battle in the style of a nineteenth-century war correspondent from opposing perspectives of North...
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School Journalism: Basic Interviewing and Reporting

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Need a way to start off your journalism class for the year? This class period unit for High School Journalism can start you off on the right foot.
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Beginning Reporting: Getting Organized

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here are five quick tips to help you get organized for writing your story, from a professional newspaper reporter.
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National Scholastic Press Association

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you are involved in any way with a school newspaper, yearbook or other school publication, you should be familiar with the national Scholastic Press Association. Teachers or students with an interest in design, article ideas, or legal...