Watching

Are you a sports fan? If so, what’s your favorite way to experience a game? Attending in person? Watching or listening on a television or radio in the comfort of your own home? Going to a friend’s house to cheer on your team along with other rabid fans?How about a watchalong streaming party — where…

To get the big picture, however, start with “A Contentious World Cup,” a conversation between Lauren Jackson, a writer for the newsletter The Morning, and Tariq Panja, a sports reporter for The Times. Here are some excerpts:Lauren: I grew up in Arkansas, where we watched a different kind of football. Can you give me a…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 2021.What is beauty now? How much do you care about your looks during the pandemic?Does It Matter What I Look Like When No One’s Watching? is a four-minute film that touches on themes of beauty, sexism and self-understanding.…

Before reading the article: What do you know about Ramadan, the Muslim holy month that began on Sunday? Read the short article “Ramadan Is Here. What Islam’s Holiest Month Is About.” Or watch this three-minute video from history.com to learn more about Ramadan. Then respond to the following questions: • What does Ramadan commemorate? •…

What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society? Can you relate to it personally in any way? What is your opinion of its message? Tell us in the comments, then read the related Opinion piece to learn more about this image. Find many more ways to…

Note for Teachers: Join our Feb. 6 free webinar on teaching with New York Times-inspired writing prompts. Sign up here. _________ Are you a football fan? Will you be watching the Super Bowl this Sunday? If you are a fan, who do you think will win? Why? If you’re not, is there anything you enjoy…