Supplementing language arts for the educable mentally handicapped, the guide provides a representative unit on newspapers with core area activities, vocabulary, and 33 lesson plans. Sub-topics include community orientation, occupations, leisure time and recreation, weather, local history, money management, homemaking and home repair, transportation, social issues, place relationships, famous personalities, safety, and health. For each unit, objectives, activities, and resource materials are specified. Following the unit are a glossary of terms, a bibliography for teacher resources and reference, a bibliography and a supplemental reading list for students, and a list of films and filmstrips. Forms for teacher evaluation of the guide are included. (LE)