Sinkhole News Article

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Objective

SWBAT write a news article introducing a clear topic and convey details of an event in logical order.

Big Idea

Reporting FACTS!

Lesson Author

Mary Lynch

Mesa, AZ

Grade Level

Seventh grade

Subjects

English / Language Arts

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Standards

W.7.2a

Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

W.7.2b

Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

Review

5 minutes

Students wrote a news article about the sinkhole incident that occurred on 9/11 in the novel, Tangerine by Edward Bloor. Before writing, we reviewed details about writing a news article using the News Article Power Point specifically focusing upon 5 Ws and H, incorporating facts and not opinions.

Writing Prompt

40 minutes

Completion

Students responded to the following prompt using the complete writing process:

After reading September 11, in Tangerine, by Edward Bloor, imagine that you are a news reporter for the Tangerine Times. Write an article reporting about the sinkhole incident at Lake Windsor School.

Organize your ideas using a graphic organizer, write a rough draft, revise and edit, and complete the final copy for homework.

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