This is a great way to introduce them to the newspaper and to the variety of types of information'' and illustrations it contains. Have students put these category headlines on a large piece of paper and draw three columns. Then have them search through the paper for items to illustrate each category. They can use photos and illustrations, or words. They should clip and paste under the appropriate heading.
Animals often do become newsmakers.
Have the students look through their newspapers to find a news or feature story about an animal. If they can find an animal newsmaker, ask what kind of animal it is, and why it is in the news. If not, have them find an animal character on the comic page. Have them do more reading about this kind of animal and its habits. Now, have them make their own creature out of the newspaper.