Chicago Tribune

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/chicago-tribune

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Chicago Tribune?Chicago, Illinois, United States
2. When was Chicago Tribune built?June 10, 1847
3. What language do people speak in Chicago Tribune?English
4. How many people live in Chicago Tribune?The Chicago metropolitan area has a population exceeding 9 million people
5. What is the main city?Chicago
6. What is the Chicago Tribune and how long has it been around?The Chicago Tribune is a newspaper that has been telling Chicago’s stories for more than 170 years. It started in 1847 and still prints news today.

Broadsheet: A large-format newspaper, typically with pages measuring at least 15 inches wide and 22 inches long.
Tabloid: A smaller-format newspaper, typically half the size of a broadsheet, often featuring more sensational content.
Investigative Journalism: In-depth reporting that uncovers hidden truths, often involving long-term research and analysis.
Civic Engagement: The active participation of citizens in the life of their community and society.