GT Notes
Differentiated News For Kids
Headed to the computer lab? Got Chromebooks? Then you should check out these websites. Each website contains engaging, current news articles written just for kids. Many of the sites provide articles written at multiple lexile levels. I think that makes differentiating easy!
DOGO News
- Kids News, current events, informational articles organized by grade bands (k-3, 3-5, 5-8, etc…), very easy to use
Newsela
- Informational articles arranged by current event topics
- All articles can be adjusted to varying lexile levels
Tween Tribune
- Online newspaper updated daily
- Contains Informational articles categorized by grade bands K-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 and written at three different Lexile levels
GoGo News
http://gogonews.com/category/news/
- A website dedicated to offering current news for kids...great use for reading skills!
Here There Everywhere
Youngzine
www.youngzine.org
- A one-of-a-kind website where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world -- in a simple, engaging and interactive manner