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Keywords: Publishing a Newspaper
Subject(s): Technology, Writing
Grades 3 through 5
School: Murrayville Elementary, Wilmington, NC
Planned By: Debbie Caulder
Original Author: Debbie Caulder, Wilmington
Third, fourth and fifth grade students will meet weekly to publish a school newspaper.
September 11,2009 - Students will apply to compose the newpaper.
September 18, 2009- Essays are due and the SAGE and Technology teacher will read and nominate students for the newspaper.
September 25, 2009 -Students will meet to brainstorm what articles will go into the newspaper and discuss deadlines.
October 2, 2009 - December 11, 2009(every Friday) - Students will publish articles and submit to teachers for final approval.
December 15th- Newspaper goes to a local newspaper company for final printing on newsprint.
December 18, 2009 - Copies of the newspaper are sent home with each child before Christmas break.

January 8, 2010 - we will begin the same process over again to publish a newspaper for May.

Articles will be related to school events, spotlighting students, test taking hints and tips, crossword puzzle, etc.
Comments
No additional software is needed as we will use Publisher.
Materials: Digital Cameras, Memory Cards
Other Items: 5 Digital Camera, $130.00 each, total of $650.00
5 Memory cards 2gb, $20.00 each, total of $100.00