Activity Description

Preparation:

1. Prepare the Class News bulletin board
   1. On a piece of colorful construction paper write and display the heading “Our Class News”
   2. Record and display 6-8 headings and corresponding information to discuss on separate pieces of construction paper
      • For example: Question of the Day, Book Review, People in the News

Implementation:

1. Invite students to view the Class News bulletin board
2. Refer to each heading and corresponding piece of information
3. Read aloud headings and ask questions for discussion
   1. For example: “What do you already know about this book?”
4. Invite students to read aloud the information
5. Review the information displayed on the Class News bulletin board on a daily basis

Adaptations For

English Language Learners/ESL:

- Display pictures or symbols beside each heading
- Emphasize facts by rereading information and pausing at important parts
- Prior to the activity review the headings with the student

LD/Reading & Writing Difficulties:

- Ask students to retell information in their own words to check for understanding
- Use different colors for each heading
- Include many visual representations of the displayed information

Cultural Appropriateness & Diversity:

- Include articles and information from a variety of cultures and communities
- Allow students to make personal connections to the information

Differentiated Instruction:

- Encourage varied responses during the discussion
- Provide opportunities for students to choose the articles and information on display

Related References

Evidence:
Sahn, L. & Reichel, A. (2008). Read all about it! A classroom newspaper integrates the curriculum. Young Children, 63, 12-18.