I mean computers as tools over which we have control, tools through which we exercise our intellectual abilities, tools that allow us to improve our world and expand our horizons. A silent reading period after lunch is usually a good time for me. Or maybe first thing in the morning one day a week. Decide how you want to handle the article choices. By designating or otherwise assigning appropriate articles, students can choose an article among a reasonable number of useful and informative articles.
Details appear towards the end of the story.
Encourage students to collect 1 or 2 details for each main idea. Questions are also important. Students should practice questioning skills in connection with reading newspaper articles. For example, have students come up with two questions the reporter had to ask to be able to write the story. Have students share their completed outlines on Friday.