The Wall Street Journal

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.

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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. What is the primary location?New York City, USA
2. What is the founding date?July 8, 1889
3. What is The Wall Street Journal and when did it start?It is a newspaper that reports on money, business, and markets, and it began on July 8, 1889 in New York City.
4. How does the Wall Street Journal make money?It mainly uses subscriptions, so people pay to read most of its articles, which helps it keep good reporters and long stories.

Newspaper of Record: A publication recognized for its comprehensive, authoritative, and reliable reporting on national and international events.
Subscription Model: A business strategy where customers pay a recurring fee for access to a product or service over time.
Center-Right Editorial Stance: An editorial viewpoint that generally aligns with conservative principles on economic and social issues.