Prepare for a class set of newspapers by teaching students how to handle the newspaper. Allow enough room for each student to work with the newspaper. Also, show students how to fold the paper to minimize usage space. If more than one class will be using the newspapers, stress that each student leaves the newspaper in the correct order for the next student using that paper.
Some teachers ask the students to print their names on the front page of the paper they use.
No one wants to turn in a messy paper with his or her name on it. Before teaching with the newspaper, teach about it. Explain how pages are numbered and divided into sections. Explain the newspaper jargon. Allow students free reading time each day.