TweenTribune, another great non-fiction reading source
This one's courtesy of Kristen Call from De Portola Elementary. She uses it to encourage her class to keep up with news and improve their reading skills.
CommonSense Media rates TweenTribune 4/5 stars, and 4/5 for learning. From their site:
"Parents need to know that the mission of TWEENTRIBUNE is to get young readers to follow the news. There are age-appropriate sections for kids, tweens, and teens. The content runs the gamut from educational to fluffy, with substantial coverage of celebrities and brands. Comments are moderated.
"Twenty lesson plans, based on the Common Core Standards, are available. The site also offers tips on teaching kids argumentative reasoning, conversational, and other skills."
There are different subsections for K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 graders, as well as a Spanish section (a great ay for your high schooler to practice reading Spanish). This is a free service to teachers. Sign up your class here.
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