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Practise Writing To Inform In A Newspaper Article (9-14 years)

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Cover of the information writing work pack, labeled 'Write A Newspaper Article' and intended for ages 9–12
Cover of the newspaper article writing work pack
Introduction to information writing, identifying facts and opinions and listing forms such as reports and diaries
Introduction to information writing forms
Newspaper writing guide covering audiences, headlines, tone, third person, short paragraphs, and quotations
Guide to newspaper features and language
Article structure guide explaining opening topic sentences, added facts, direct speech, and final paragraphs
Guide to article structure and writing conventions
Newspaper reading guidance on headline reactions, facts versus opinions, writer bias, and nonfiction forms
Guidance on headlines, opinion, and bias
Model newspaper article 'We also spotted the UFO!' reports residents' sightings and includes witness quotations
First model article: UFO sightings
Writing practice following the UFO model article asks students to rewrite the newspaper article in their own words
Rewriting practice for the UFO article
Model newspaper report 'Hotel Blaze' describes a Skyview Hotel fire through a guest's and fire chief's accounts
Second model article: the Skyview Hotel fire
Writing practice following the hotel fire model asks students to rewrite the newspaper report in their own words
Rewriting practice for the hotel fire report
Television news commentary example describes the ongoing fire, rescues, and Stuart Benson's live news sign-off
Television news commentary example about the fire
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 4, 5, 6, 7

File

PDF

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About This Product

Practise Writing To Inform In A Newspaper Article This newspaper article writing resource provides 9-14 year old students with practice crafting informative news stories. Packed with model texts, sample student writings, tips, and rubrics, this PDF teaches the elements of quality journalism. Budding reporters will learn how to structure articles, incorporate facts, vary sentences, and employ proper grammar and punctuation. Lesson plans, writing prompts, error analysis activities, and answer keys are also included to facilitate instruction. Teachers can easily integrate these materials into language arts curriculum for whole group, small group, or individual assignments. With a focus on engaging reluctant writers, this versatile writing work pack builds core skills for English exams and assignments.

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19 pages

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