Scholastic News Resource Understanding

Audrey Wallace and Zeynep Emma John introduce Scholastic News, emphasizing its role in promoting nonfiction reading. The video explains how to use the magazine's print and digital resources in classrooms, including interactive features like videos and vocabulary slideshows. It covers close reading questions, key reading skills, and additional activities for comprehension. The video also highlights independent learning opportunities and concludes with encouragement for fostering lifelong reading habits.

What is the main goal of Scholastic News according to the introduction?

• To teach students about history

• To entertain students with fictional stories

• To promote nonfiction reading among students

• To provide math exercises

What type of resources does Scholastic News offer?

• Only video tutorials

• Only digital editions

• Only print editions

• Both print and digital editions

How can teachers activate students' prior knowledge about the cover story?

• By assigning homework

• By using the brain builder question

• By reading a novel

• By giving them a quiz

What tool can be used to have the article read aloud to students?

• The text to talk button

• The video player

• The slideshow

• The print edition

What does the teacher's guide include for lesson planning?

• A history timeline

• A set of math problems

• A step by step lesson plan

• A list of books

What can students do if they finish early?

• Read the news shorts or try the find it activity

• Leave the classroom

• Start a new book

• Watch a movie

What is suggested for homework assignments?

• Assign a ten-question quiz for comprehension check

• Ask students to write an essay

• Have students draw a picture

• Give students a math worksheet

How can independent learners use the digital edition?

• By playing games and reading previous issues

• By writing a report

• By watching TV

• By doing a science experiment

What is the main benefit of using Scholastic News for teachers?

• It has a math section

• It provides a complete package of resources

• It offers free snacks

• It includes fictional stories