Newsela Assignments

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1. StoryCorps enlists teens to be part of Thanksgiving oral history project 2. Opinion: The world is drowning in problems caused by bottled water

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11. Opinion: Cargo drones are a gadget that can work for those who need it 12. The bond between owners and dogs, as seen through their eyes

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13. A nice horse finishes first; He's no bucking bronco, nor a one-trick pony 14. Special earplugs for teen musicians aim to lose the "uncool" stigma

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15. Monkey business? PETA sues to give copyright to macaque who took selfies 16. "Evidence dogs" get sprung from jail thanks to a new animal rescue program

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3. It's beginning to look a lot like toy shopping time and retailers are giddy 4. Students try to grow plants on Mars-like soil

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5. Newest Muppet gives autism a friendly face — and orange hair 6. For those about to rock, revamped school is ready to teach

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7. Once a top NFL draft pick, he trades helmet and cleats for brush and canvas 8. Americans, Briton who thwarted attack on train get France's top honor

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9. Kids, parents go gaga for sport that gives all players an even shot 10. As Islamic State uses messaging apps, FBI seeks access to secret data