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Peer reviewedWells, James; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1987
Points out that newspapers can be used in social studies classrooms for engaging in the following types of activities: (1) comparing and contrasting issues; (2) discovering cause-effect patterns; (3) determining fact versus opinion; (4) identifying propaganda; and (5) learning map and globe skills. (SKC)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Content Area Reading, Critical Thinking, Educational Research
