Episode 8 Summary
Children’s magazines are excellent teaching tools for integrating literacy across the curriculum. In this episode, I discuss the advantages of using magazines in the classroom, as well as where to find them and how to use them to supplement your regular instruction.
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Listen to Episode 8 using the audio player below, or find it on Google Play or Apple Podcasts.
Episode 8 Resources and Links
- Teaching Informational Text with Magazines Blog Post (The information about the Sports Illustrated Kids Giveaway is at the end of this article.)
- Power Reading Workshop (with Magazine Power Hour)
- Editable Magazine Request Letter for Parents
- Information about Fair Use Guidelines
- 8 Reasons Magazines Belong in the Classroom
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