Extra! Extra! What's The Big Idea?!
Greetings! Have you ever wondered what it might be like to run a newspaper? Well, this is your chance! You can select articles, and select pictures. If you need help getting started, click on the yellow square. That's right, click on the supervisor's office. If you have been here before then jump on in. Somewhere out there is a story with your name on it. Teachers, be sure to check out the on-line evaluation. Let me know what you think.

If you are interested in checking out real newspapers, here is a small list of on-line newspapers.

USA Today

Yep, this is the on-line version of the national paper. Daily news updates on national and world news, sports, weather, and life. You can even search through old archives.

 

Houston Chronicle

Houston's biggest and only major newspaper. This site contains contains the usual features and front page articles contained in traditional print newspapers.

 

Time for Kids

A kid's edition of Time Magazine.

 

KidNews

An on-line newspaper for kids. "Kid's writing from pratically everywhere". Kids have written stories on lots of different subjects including sports and news events. Students can read stories written by kids or submit stories of their own.

 

Zuzu.

Another on-line news paper for kids. This sight is a recent find. upon my first visit I found articles on fashion computers, and more.

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