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Writing teaches us so much. One can identify the many characteristics of a newspaper, use the Internet to gather information, and communicate with others. Primary students create a class newspaper for publishing and dispersal.

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journalism

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journalism, newspaper, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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