Newspaper in Education - KidScoop Schedule

Teachers and Students: Students may submit writing for the following topics. Writing should be emailed to kidscorner@gazettenet.com, mailed to NIE/Daily Hampshire Gazette, PO Box 299, Northampton, MA 01061 or you may fax TYPED submission to 413/585-5299 by the posted deadlines. (If handwritten, make it DARK.)

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Deadline	Title	Explanation	Publication Date
Nov. 18	Gorilla Home	Imagine you are selling the perfect home for gorillas. Write a House for Sale classified ad to sell your house. Look at the ads in the newspaper for examples of how to write your ad	December 2
Nov. 25	Brain Builders	How do you exercise your brain? Tell other kids the things you do that are good for your brain.	December 9
Dec 2	Seasonal Thoughts	Write a paragraph about the changes you observe around you as November gives way to December. These can be changes in nature and changes in human behavior.	December 16
Dec 9	Reindeer Games	What kind of games do reindeer play?	December 23
Dec 16	Frosty Finish	Write a poem about the icy work of Jack Frost.	December 30
Dec 23	Fitness Exercise	Create detailed instructions for a warm-up exercise to use before playing sports or for a good fitness exercise.	January 6
Dec 30	Make a Difference	Tell how you make a positive difference in someone's life within your family, your school or your community.	Jan 13
Jan. 6	State of Children	In January, the President of the United States of America gives a speech called the "State of the Union." Pretend you are the President. What would you day about the "State of Children" at this time in history?	Jan. 20