New York Times: Legal and Social Issues
The New York Times Educational Publishing books
for Middle and High School contain carefully selected materials from The
Times’ extensive catalog of news articles, reviews, and opinion pieces—an
archive that spans over 150 years. These unique resources provide riveting
narratives of pivotal historic episodes and watershed cultural moments, giving
students access to some of the most impactful events and influential people of
yesterday and today. Titles in this collection include Social Welfare, Gun
Control, Serial Killers, and more.
• Expertly written introductions provide
context for each curated volume, equipping readers to understand the broader
narrative in which each article is situated
• Readers encounter various types
of news stories, such as feature stories, letters to the editor, op-ed pieces,
book and movie reviews, obituaries, and interviews
• Media literacy questions
encourage students to assess each article critically, identify sources and
perspective, and evaluate the ways in which information is
presented