Course Description

LitQuest’s NIE (Newspapers in Education) class introduces students to reading and analyzing by providing a framework from which to approach non-fiction, in such forms as newspapers (primarily editorials and op-eds), magazines, and scientific/journals. 

Focusing on critical thinking, students will recognize the difference between empirical facts, and authoritative opinions, enabling them to contend with core topics before allowing ideas to compete in their head—leading students to fully formulate their own opinion on a given topic.

Expectations

• Connecting current events to language arts, history, science, and social science

• Building students' critical thinking and core literacy skills while expanding their global awareness and civic mindedness

• Reading, discussing, researching, and writing about local, national and world issues using the living-text of the newspaper, both in print and online

• A variety of compelling nonfiction texts/media, from multiple news sources, to consume throughout the course

The Fall 2025 will meet online with Mrs. Moss, through Zoom, every Monday evening, from 6:00-8:00pm, on the following dates:

• 8/18/2025

• 8/25/2025

• 9/01/2025

• 9/08/2025

• 9/15/2025

• 9/22/2025

• 9/29/2025

• 10/06/2025

NOTICE: On Monday, August 11th, 2025, LitQuest will send a "Welcome" email that contains a set of files to help prepare your student for their class, including a “Zoom Access” file that will grant entry to the online classroom throughout the course of the term.