What is THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ GAME?
The QUIZ GAME is a perfect tool to enhance any lesson plan or home school program. THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ GAME incorporates the television game show format into a classroom setting to encourage participation and interest in current events. The questions are derived from recent stories which have been reported in national news forums and also include general knowledge questions based on history and annual events. Each week, we will supply you with 99 exciting questions and answers needed to play the game. The rules and guidelines of the game are printed on each issue and can be modified to suit your particular needs. The teacher reads the questions aloud and serves as the moderator and answer judge.

What is the subject breakdown of the questions?
The percentage of questions in such categories as world events and leaders, national events and leaders, sports, entertainment, geography, history, etc. will vary from week to week depending on the news. The questions are valued at 5 points for the easiest, 10 points for the moderately difficult and 15 points for the most difficult. Keep in mind that even the most difficult questions are easy if students have done their research.

How often is THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ GAME published?
THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ GAME is published September through mid-May and subscribers receive 31 issues per year. Issues are not published during the holiday weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Spring Break.
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What sources are used for the questions and will I need any other resources or equipment?
The main sources from which the questions are derived are the national news magazines "Time," "Newsweek" and "US News & World Report," as well as the "USA Today" newspaper. There are a number of similar stories in these sources so you may choose to use just some or none at all. Local newspapers which use a national news services can be used as reference, as well as television news programs and internet news sources. No additional equipment is necessary, although some schools training competitive quiz teams use electronic bells or lights to better determine which student answers first.

How much classroom preparation is required to use THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ GAME?
The fact that THE WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ GAME needs absolutely zero preparation time is one of the best features of this product. The students should spend time out of class keeping up on current events, however the teacher's job is as easy as reading aloud.

This is all wonderful, but how much does it cost?
Please see the order form for details.
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