Welcome to WR News Edition 3!

Dear Teachers,
Welcome to WR News Edition 3!
On this page, you will find links to Web sites and reading comprehension quizzes related to each issue. Please note: Web information is updated on the date of each issue.

Issue 28

Game Time!
Hundreds of U.S. athletes are gearing up for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and for the first time, bicycle motocross (BMX) riders are sharing in the excitement. Students will read about BMX racing and some of the sport's first Olympians. Students will also discover some historic Olympic milestones.

Student Reporter Contest
Do your students have a nose for the news and a way with words? WR News is looking for student reporters for the 2008-09 school year. Student reporters interview politicians, celebrities, and athletes, and write news debates for WR News Senior Edition. Students who will be in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade during the 2008-09 school year are eligible. For more information, please visit www.weeklyreader.com/reporter/. Questions? E-mail wrnews@weeklyreader.com.

If you have any comments or questions, you can reach us at ed3@weeklyreader.com.