Newsroom Worksheet

Date of news report: ____________________________

Name of news source: _____________________________________________

Today’s Agricultural News:

1. What is the topic of the leading story in this agricultural news source?

2. List three things the news report says that you think are important.

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2. ________________________________________
3. _______________________________________

3. Whose perspectives are represented – the farmer, the government or a manufacturer?

4. Why do you think this information is important to farmers?

5. List two things the news report tells you about the economy and farming.