TARGET DATE

A unique activity offered by NIE to NIE teachers
 

What is Operation Target Date?

Target Date has long been a standard Newspaper in Education activity.  Target Date involves compiling a collection of newspapers published on the same date and using them in a comparison study.  The date can be one selected in advance at random by the students and the teacher.  It could also be a day of special significance because of its expected news – the day after or before the Super Bowl or an Olympics competition, an election, a space launch, peace conference or referendum.

Teachers can tie the newspaper comparison to almost any study unit or theme.  Students write business request letters for newspapers in advance of the determined date.  At least 10 to 15 papers from around the state or country are needed for a good comparison study.

If you are an NIE teacher and would like your students to participate in Target Date simply call Heather at 686-3027, and we will send you a list of participating newspapers for this school year.   You will also receive a Target Date “HOW TO” packet, which includes activities you and your classroom can enjoy doing together.