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Dear Teachers,

This is the final issue of WR News for the 2007-2008 school year. Thank you for subscribing. We hope you and your students enjoyed the magazine. We are already busy planning fun, educational stories, posters, and election activities for the next school year. In the meantime, please visit www.weeklyreader.com with your students for news stories, games, election coverage, and more.

Sincerely,

Laura McClure

Senior Editor, WR News


 

Issue #28

Almost Human?
In this issue of WR News, students will learn how robots are becoming more like humans. Some robots can make facial expressions. Others can interact with humans. Students will also get a glimpse at some of the famous robots in history. 

 

Also in this issue:
News Brief: Scientists create a Web site to document all life on Earth. 

News Brief: Keep up-to-date with election news and games at www.weeklyreader.com/election. 

News Debate: Should kids participate in ultimate fighting?

Info Zone: How does a robot work?

Your Turn: WR News student reporter Mitchell A. interviews "Meet Dave" star Austyn Myers.

Brain Builders: Robo Stats (Read a Graph)

 

Teacher's Guide Skill Pages
Fact Finder! (Distinguish Fact from Opinion)

WR News Teacher Survey (Teachers, please fill out this survey for a chance to win a free classroom subscription to WR News.)

Student Reporter Contest
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. Click here for more information. Questions? E-mail wrnews@weeklyreader.com.

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