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Review by Melissa Powers, Common Sense Education | Updated March 2020

news-o-matic logo in colorful letters

News-O-Matic

Daily news stories and supplements keep elementary schoolers current

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Grades

K–8

Subjects & Skills

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

Great for

Evaluating Media, Media Literacy

Price: Free to try, Paid
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, Web, iPod Touch, Mac
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Take a look inside 6 images

  • Select from five articles to read about the days news.
  • Spilt screen with article about Harry Belafonte on left and image of Harry Belafonte on right.
  • Historical photo of Harry Belafonte and Martin Luther King, Jr. and others participating in a civil rights march.
  • Three multiple choice questions and one short answer question about the biography of Harry Belafonte.
  • Pop-up window with a fact and an act, or suggested activity, for the article on Harry Belafonte.
  • Map of Europe showing the location of Bergen, Norway, and information about the distance between this point and Tennessee.

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Jennifer H.
Jennifer H. ITRT - Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
December 30, 2016

Current Events for kids in a digital format!

Reading about current events comes to life with this interactive app! Students can choose to read articles about events that are taking place in their world. Reading levels for different grade levels can be set for students. The colorful pictures, catchy article titles, and interactive nature of the app make it possible for students to stay up-to-date and become better global citizens.

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