100 Ways to Use the Newspaper
-Character Education-

81. Take different parts of the newspaper and circle words, phrases or sentences that show respect.

82. Find newspaper stories about people who demonstrate by their words and actions that they are responsible to their family, culture, work and community.

83. Locate a newspaper story that makes you feel compassion, concern or empathy.

84. Read stories about people who have committed dishonest acts. Explain why you approve or disapprove of the consequences.

85. Identify a newspaper story that deals with conflict. List and describe three nonviolent ways the conflict might be resolved.

86. Identify individuals from newspaper stories who have demonstrated courage. Write a headline and a lead paragraph about the individual.

87. Collect articles over time from the newspaper about the following topics: court cases, censorship, equality under the law and government decisions.

88. Find examples of individuals or groups who have demonstrated good citizenship by serving others. Display their photos and stories in your classroom.

89. Find a comic strip that shows a good example of honesty, fairness or loyalty.

90. Find articles in the newspaper that illustrate the following values: appreciation, honor, politeness, dignity, obedience and acceptance.