Fifth Grade
Worksheets
News - Extra, Extra, Learn All About It!
News is information. You can watch the news. You can read the news. People can tell you about news. The purpose of the news is to tell you, or to inform you, about something you do not already know. Newspapers, the Internet, television, and radio provide the public with news. They inform people about the weather. They update people on sports. People learn about what is going on in politics and entertainment. There are also many other things people find interesting in the news. News is all around you!
Your parents probably give you news all the time. They may tell you good news or bad news. Good news makes you feel happy. Bad news makes you feel sad. Getting a new puppy is good news. Hearing that your sister accidently knocked over your Lego tower is bad news. No matter if the news is good or bad, you should try to have a positive attitude. Seeing the positive side of a situation will help you when you hear bad news. For example, instead .....
