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Tabloid Traditions: Examining the Relationship Between Supermarket Tabloids and United States History

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In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about the role the supermarket tabloids play in the United States. Through recreating tabloid archives from the last half-century, students review United States history and explore how some events have been transformed into popular culture through sensationalized journalism.

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    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts, Career & Technical Ed, Arts, Media, & Entertainment

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    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Discussions; Cooperative Learning