Media News - Monday, August 31, 2009
Free serialised story offered to newspapers for International Literacy Day
In celebration of International Literacy Day on 8 September, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers is offering newspapers a free serialised children's story. The story aims to teach children aged around 9 to 12 about newspaper journalism and is accompanied by lesson ideas. Some newspapers have already made plans for the story. The Hindustan Times of India, circ. 1.3 million, will arrange contests to encourage students to design and create their own school newspaper and to submit paintings and artwork about insects. El Bravo of Mexico, circ. 420. 000, will award prizes to children who complete all the activities for all eight chapters. The Daily News of the United States, circ. 20.000, will print the first chapter as part of its literacy supplement that focuses on pre-school through adult literacy. New Vision of Uganda, circ. 36.000, will run it in the form of a competition to encourage children to participate nationwide. They will also air the installments on its radio station every week. The teachers will also be encouraged to use the series to teach comprehension in class. (Editors Weblog)
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