Using Newspapers in the Classroom

by Paul Sanderson

Book Overview

This book includes over 130 practical and creative activities, which show teachers how to exploit the different features and sections of newspapers. The activities are designed to provide motivating and challenging learning experiences, as well as valuable language practice. Clear lesson plans, sample materials and practical guidelines combine to give teachers of general English and English for specific purposes maximum support for using newspapers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521645263
• ISBN13: 9780521645263
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A useful resource & creative approach to language teaching!

It is surprising how often newspapers are overlooked as a valuable teaching tool. For one, newspapers provide immediate relevancy so as to spark student interest in current events around them. Besides, as newspapers are often written in plain, simple English, students will find them less daunting to read. This book gives teachers of English practical and creative ways to teach the language through the use of newspapers. For instance, the activities are created out of different sections of the newspapers -- from cartoons to editorials -- so that they provide a collection of challenging yet engaging activities to cater to different learners. The sample materials, combined with clear procedures and guidelines, make it a handy tool for the teacher. Definitely recommended for those teachers keen to explore new ways to enhance language teaching and learning!