Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Newspapers: Facts and Opinions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In order to sharpen a student's understanding of the differences between facts and opinions, this instructional activity incorporates both the close reading of a newspaper and the writing of a factual article and a letter to the editor.
Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Making of African American Identity: Old Timers, Newcomers

For Students 9th - 10th
An editorial cartoon and a newspaper article illustrating the tensions between members of established African American communities in the North and Southern migrants. Links to both resources are provided within this site.
Website
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

Government Executive: Campaign 2000 and Limited Government

For Students 9th - 10th
An editorial on Bush's philosophy of a "smaller, more effective government." Taken from an article discussing the campaign for 2000.