February 2006

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• Olympic Athletes are in Turino, Italy for Winter Games

• Americans Mourn Civil Rights Leader Coretta Scott King

• President Give State of the Union Address

• Boehner of Ohio Elected Majority Leader

• New Law Requires Kids Up to Age 8 to Ride in Booster Seats

• Wi-Fi Coming to the Milwaukee Area

• Plan to Enter the 2006 Readers as Writers Contest

• February Is Black History Month

• Colorado Woman Inspires Milwaukee Children to Read

• Steps You Can Take to Avoid Catching the Flue

• Do You Have Enough Insurance on Your Home?

• Steelers Win Over the Seahawks in January Super Bowl

January 2006

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• Leaving Home: Florida Teen Sneaks Into Iraq

• Supreme Court Nominee Causes a Lot of Political Disagreements

• Delay Resigns as Majority Leader of the House

• Postage Increases Went Into Effect January 8

• Polar Bears Ignore the Cold to Take Plunge into Lake Michigan

• Get Ready to Enter the 2006 Readers as Writers Contest

• Kraft Changes Oreo Recipe to Make Them a Healthier Snack

• Plan Your Career

• Let Your Money Work for You with a Savings Account

• Tips to Protect Your Money

• Credit Card Costs Are Going Up

• McCarthy Replaces Sherman as Packers Coach

• Last LaughBe

• Sure Ice on Lakes, Rivers and Streams is Safe for Sports and Play

December 2005

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• Winter Brings with it Parking and Other Troubles

• Midwest Governors Agree to a Plan to Save the Great Lakes

• Lawsuits Claim Hospitals Charge the Uninsured More

• House will Vote on New Immigration Laws

• State Lawmakers Disagree on Renewal of Patriot Act

• Shopping at Rent-to-Own Stores Will Cost You Much More

• Older Adults Can Get New Medicare Drug Program

• Got a Sick Kid?

• Brewers Bring Back Yount as Bench Coach

• Bad Season May Help Green Bay Next Year

• Making and Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

• Be Sure Ice on Lakes, Rivers and Streams is Safe for Sports and Play

November 2005

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• Leaders Fear Bird Flu Might Kill People Around the World

• Bush Picks a Well-Known Conservative for Supreme Court

• Rosa Parks, Mother of Civil Rights Movement, Dead at 92

• Cheney's Chief of Staff Charged in Case Involving CIA Agent

• Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars When Buying a Used Auto

• Can't Pay Your High Energy Bills? There Is Help

• Use These Tips to Save Energy and Money This Winter

• A CD Can Help You Build Your Savings Account

• Barry Alvarez is Coaching His Final Games for UW

• Bucks' Off-Season Changes Promise a Winning Season\

• Helping With Reading

• Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

• Are Cell Phone Destroying Good Manners?

• Homemade Chick Soup in .a 1/2 Hour

October 2005

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• Iraqi Voters Back Their Nation's New Constitution

• Earthquake in Pakistan Kills Thousands.

• Roberts Sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Bush Picks Harriet Miers as Nominee for Supreme Court

• A Letter from Houston Just Before Hurricane Rita

• Kids Do Better in School When Parents and Teachers Talk

• Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

• Key Challenges Readers to a "Fact Finding Mission"

• Tips to Help You Complete a Job Application Form

• Planning Can Help You Buy the Right Car for a Good Price

• Brewers Look for 2006 Success After Good Finish

• Questions Surround Packers as They Lose First Four Games

• What is Wrong With the Packers

• Church Bulletin Bloopers

• Boo! Ghosts and Goblins Will be Out On Halloween Night

• Test Your Knowledge of Pumpkins

August/September 2005

• Iraq Constitution Making Progress Despite Concerns

• Repairs in Space Lead to Safe Landing for Discovery Crew

• Worst Hurricane in U.S. History Rips Through Gulf States

• Aid For Katrina Victims Comes From All Sources

• Pets Part of Hurricane Katrina Rescue Efforts

• Post Office Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Four Stamps

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Dead at 80

• Judge John Roberts is President's Choice to be Next Chief Justice

• Gas Prices Climb.

• Family Life Key to a Child's Success

• Sign Up Now for Free Lunch and Breakfast Programs

• Save Gas and Money with These Simple Tips  

• Do Not Donate to Groups You Do Not Know

• A Resume Can Help You Get a Job

• Brewers Finally Showing Signs of Success

• Packers Off to a Bad Start

• Math Crossword

• Math Crossword Answer

• Autumn Word Puzzle

• Autumn Word Puzzle Answer

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June 2005

• Former FBI Official Says He Is the Real “Deep Throat”

• Senators Reach Deal To Save Filibuster

• Bush’s Nominee for U.N. Job Faces Senate Challenge

• Defense Department Plans Base Closings

• Library Offers Summer Reading Programs

• Books to Entertain Your Family This Summer

• Literary Gift Exchange
  Brings Hope of a New Heart

• Grilling Tips to Keep You Safe and Well Fed This Summer

• Fans and Critics Give a Thumbs Up to the New Star Wars Film

• Your Money: Co-signing a Loan..  

• Woman Makes History with 4th-Place Finish at Indianapolis 500

May 2005

• Bloody Combat Continues in Iraq

• Britain Elects Tony Blair to Third Term

• To Filibuster, Or Not to Filibuster

• Missing Woman in Georgia Turns Out to be a Runaway Bride

• Fire Burns 4,000 Acres in Central Wisconsin

• Asian Moon Festival Has Food and Culture From 14 Countries

• Rare Birds Moving to Southern Wisconsin

• When the Kids Moan They Have Nothing to Do This Summer

• Event Honors Winners of Readers as Writers Contest

• Photos From Readers as Writers Event

• The Greatest Composer of All: A Winning Entry

• Get Your Credit Report Free!

• Warriors? Golden Eagles? Gold? None of the Above

• MAY LESSON PDF

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April 2005

• Another Earthquake Hits Indonesia

• Millions Say Farewell to Pope John Paul II as He is Laid to Rest
• Teacher Talks about Surviving the Tsunami Disaster

• Gasoline Prices Are Climbing Toward $3 Per Gallon

• Woman’s Death May Affect How Others Die

• “Living Wills” Help Make Your Last Wishes Known
• Kenosha Will Host 1st Veterans Benefits Information Fair   

• Preparing for Tests is Not Just Kids’ Work

• Sign Up Now for Help With Your Heating Bills 

• UWM and Wisconsin Teams Created NCAA Excitement

• Coach Pearl Leaves UWM After NCAA Tournament Run
• Bucks Struggle to Season Without Playoffs

• APRIL LESSON PDF (recommended)

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• APRIL LESSON WORD

March 2005

• Bush’s Budget Plan is Bad for Wisconsin

• Here Is How the Bush Budget Will Impact State’s Working Families
• Milwaukee Raises Minimum Wage; State Stays the Same
• Water is Flowing Out of Lake Michigan: Problem Needs Fixing
• State’s Foreign-Born Population Continues Growth  

• Supreme Court Says Juveniles Can’t Be Given Death Penalty

• Jobs Without Workers: A Growing Problem

• Qualities an Employer Looks for When Hiring
• People With an Education Less Likely to be Unemployed
• Income Taxes Are Due April 15: Help Is Available
• Before You Get Married, Talk About Money Matters..    

• Favre to Return as Quarterback for at Least One Year

• Crossword Puzzle

• You Don’t Have to Be Irish to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

• MARCH LESSON PDF (recommended)

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February 2005

• Governor Announced Plan to Help People Get Good Jobs

• Plan for Milwaukee Lakefront Battleship Museum is Sinking

• President Wants to Make Major Changes to Social Security 

• Iraq’s Free Elections Bring More Violence to the Country

• Readers as Writers Contest

• Eye Exams Detect Problems Early

• WORKnet Web Site Spotlights Wisconsin Jobs

• Networking Can Help You Get a Job

• Family Finances: Getting By on Less

• New Owner and Power Hitter Bring Hope to the Brewers

• Patriots Win Super Bowl for Third Time 

• Valentine's Day:  A Tradition for Lovers

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January 2005

• Tsunamis: Waves That Kill

• Ukraine Chooses New Leader in Re-Election

• Readers Express Their Feelings about the War in Iraq.

• Voter Recount Shows Democrat Won Washington Election

• Bush Sworn in for Second Term

• Readers as Writers Contest

• Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Cold Temperature Tips

• Everyone Can Get a Flu Shot

• CDs Are Not Just for Playing Music

• Packers Lose to Vikings and Sherman Loses Job as General Manger

• Reggie White, Green Bay Packer Favorite, Is Dead at 43
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December 2004

• American Soldier Asks Secretary of Defense for Equipment

• Charges of Voter Fraud Overturn Elections in Ukraine

• Bush Changes Cabinet Members

• County Services Can Help 'Aging Family Members

• Judge Rules to Stop Plans for New Power Plant in Milwaukee.

• Do Not Let the Holidays Give You the Blues

• Protect Your Credit and Charge Cards When You Shop

• Winter Bringing Higher Heating Bills

• Lower Your Heating Bills This Winter

• 10 Tips for Holiday Decorating

• Holiday Gift Ideas that Will Bring You Hours of Enjoyment

• Packers Lose Badly After Six-Game Winning Streak

November 2004

• Tell Us What You Think About the War in Iraq

• Bush Wins Four More Years!

• What Can We Expect From Bush in His Second Term

• Feingold and Moore Elected

• Flu Vaccine Shortage Causes Problems

• Steps You Can Take to Avoid the Flu

• Going Wireless

• Remember: It's Not the Cost, It's  the Thought That Counts

• Pumpkin Pie is America's Favorite Thanksgiving Dessert

• Court Says Hamm Can Keep His Gold Medal

• Packers Rebound Nicely From 1-4 Start

• NOVEMBER 2004 Lesson Plan

Red Sox Win World Series to End "Curse"

October 2004

• Violence Continues in Iraq

• Kerry and Bush Meet in Debates

• Bill to Bring Back the Draft Dies in House Vote - 402 to 2

• Register to Vote

• 5 Things You Need to Know on Election Day

• Questions on Voting and Registration

• Senate and House Seats in Nov. Election

• Gwen Moore Hopes to Win House Seat

• Wisconsin Forest Are Growing Back

• Have a Safe and a Happy Halloween

• When is a Check Not a Check?

• Miller Park to Hold Historic Bowling Event

• Bucks Get Ready for a Season Without T.J. Ford

• Packers' Early Struggles Include Farve, McKenzie

• OCTOBER LESSON PLAN

August/September 2004

• More Wisconsin Families Living in Poverty

• Bush and Kerry Define Their Differences in Convention Speeches

• Expect Prices to Rise Soon On All Goods and Services

• How to Register to Vote

• Hurricanes Batter Florida and the Gulf of Mexico

• Russians Mourn Deaths of Family and Friends in Terrorist Attack

• Remember How Women Got the Vote?

• Eleven Tips to Help Your Child Prepare for School

• Federal Law Protects Credit Card Users

• Grandchild Safety Checklist

• Waukesha Welcomes Its Olympic Medal Winners Homel

• Olympic Highlights

• USA Wins Most Medals at Summer Olympics in Greece

• End of Summer Food Safetly Tips

• AUGUST/SEPTEMBER LESSON PLANS

June 2004

• Athens, Greece Prepares for Summer Olympics

• Former President Ronald Reagan Dead at 93

• Call of Cicadas Returns

• Group Offers Low-Priced Tickets for Wisconsin Attractions

• Lake Water Levels Returning to Normal with Heavy Rains

• Fishing in Wisconsin

• End of Your Child’s School Year

• Americans Set Aside June 20 to Pay Tribute to Their Dads

• Farm Markets Bring Fresh-Grown Produce and Flowers to Your Summer Table

• Family and Friends Celebrate Success of Readers as Writers

• Egyptian History Comes to Milwaukee

• Preparation Is the Key to a Successful Job Interview

• Watch Out for Predatory Lenders

• Admirals Win First Championship

• June Lesson Plans

April 2004

• Record High Gas Prices Are Expected by September

• Cleveland Rocks -- So Does Les Paul.

• Government Goes After Obscene Material on TV, Radio

• Supreme Court to Decide "Fate" of Pledge of the Allegiance.

• National Security Advisor Questioned by 9-11 Panel

• Three Wisconsin Sisters Stationed in Iraq, One Killed in Combat

• New Ferry Will Offer High Speed Travel Between Milwaukee and Michigan

• State Won't Put Trout in Some Area Lakes, Streams

• Wisconsin Timber Wolf is Removed from Endangered Species List

• City of Milwaukee Elects New Mayor in Close Race

• Americans Are Living Longer

• There is Help for People Caught in Domestic Abuse

• Strategies to Lower Your Grocery Bill

• Winning in Life:  Marquette’s Trey Schwab

• APRIL LESSON PLAN

March 2004

• Spain Wants to Leave Iraq After Terrorist Attack Kills 201

• Fighting Continues in Haiti

• President Plans to Run for a Second Term in Office

• www.FirstGov.gov: The One Stop Shop

• Same-Sex Marriages Cause Debate

• Milwaukee Writer Tackles Local Story in "First and Long"

• Study Will Look at Effects of Mercury on Wisconsin Residents

• What to Do about Overweight Children

• Help Your Children Cope With Peer Pressure

• There is Help for People Caught in Domestic Abuse

• Teaching Kids the Financial Facts of Life

• Spring Cleaning Used Book Sale

• Bucks Have Playoffs in Sight

• Brewers Baseball: Continuing Change

• MARCH LESSON PLAN

February 2004

• Weapons Inspector Says Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Don't Exist

• The Panama Rainforests

• Bush Seeks Four More Years

• Candidates Try to Win Delegates

• Unmarried Women Could Decide Winner of Presidential Election

• Owners of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Want to Sell the Team

• Heart Healthy Habits

• Help with Home Heating Bills

• How to Buy a Home with a Low Down Payment

• Follow the Interview with a Well-Written Thank You Letter

• Tax Advice for Newly Weds

• An Offer for Family Literacy Teachers

• Owners of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Want to Sell the Team

• Badgers Shooting for Third Big Ten Championship

• Patriots Kick Carolina in Super Bowl

• FEBRUARY LESSON PLAN

January 2004

• U.S. "Spirit" Lands on Mars

• First Case of Mad Cow Disease May be in Food Supply

• Milwaukee County Bus Fares are Going Up

• New Law Makes It a Crime to Drive after Taking Illegal Drugs

• Alzheimer’s Association is Here to Help

• Confused About Diet Trends?

• Officials Think Flu is Under Control

• Dads and Daughters Dance to be Held

• Wisconsin FACETS Information

• Getting Little Children Ready to Read and Write

• Know Your Rights About Auto Repossession

• There's a Lot to Learn About Money

• GED/HSED Notice

• Packers Make it to the Playoffs

• Bucks Beat Expectations

• Big Wheel 

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