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Grade Level:
8th Grade |
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Objectives: 1. The learner will write a newspaper story. 2. The learner will research the selected topic. 3. The learner will critique a newspaper story. 4. The learner will design a newspaper layout. |
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Students will complete scaffolding activities to ensure that their computer skills are adequate enough to complete this assignment. Select the scaffolding activities link below to begin.
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Statement of Problem: At the last minute, your editor gave you an assignment. Space in the next newspaper needs to be filled. It's your responsibility to fill that space. You must select and write a news worthy story. What topic will you choose for your story? Let's get started!
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1. You have limited time to complete your story. Where do you start?
Remember you're writing to inform. First, you will familiarize yourself
with the writing process. Print your document. 2. What should a newspaper
story look like? Take a glimpse at your local newspaper. Click on The
Commercial Appeal link. http://www.commercialappeal.com/
Choose an appropriate story that best grabs your attention. You'll read
and critique the selected story. Print your document. Click here to begin
your critique. 3. Start Prewriting! What
will you write about? Select your topic and answer each question in
complete sentences. Each member of the group will have one individual
topic. You may decide amongst yourselves who'll get which topic. Groups may
assist each other in the prewriting process. Each member is responsible to
write his/her story individually. Print your document. 4. Prewriting! Explore the following websites in order to research the selected topic. Choose the website(s) that correspond to your specific topic. DO NOT plagiarize any articles. http://www.oblivion.net/youthspeak/ (Open the link. Select youth voting rights.) http://www.youthrights.org/media.shtml (Open the link. Select an article). http://www.safeteens.com/ (Open the link. Scroll down and select articles on the left.) http://www.safekids.com/ (Open the link and select articles and/or the other topics.) http://dukenews.duke.edu/2006/03/homework.html (Open the link.) http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/living/education/15036292.htm ( Open the link). http://missourifamilies.org/features/parentingarticles/parenting20.htm (Open link) 5. More Prewriting! Using Microsoft Excel, create a
Who-What-When-Where-Why-How chart. Plus, you'll include your lead sentence.
Fill in the appropriate information pertaining to your story in the cells.
You may refer back to your scaffolding activities for assistance or ask your
teacher. Complete the following brainstorming graphic organizer.
Print your document when you are finished. 6. Let's begin Drafting, Revising, & Editing! Open Microsoft Word, began writing your first draft of your story. In groups, you may help each other with revising and editing. Print your document. Turn it in after you've revised and edited it. (Application) 7. It's time to Publish! All three stories are going on the same page. Open Microsoft Word. Format your page to three columns. Remember to include your title and name. You may add pictures and color. Be creative! Print your document. Print one copy of your newspaper page. Everyone should turn in all components of this assignments. (Synthesis)
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Content: 75 pts. Format/Layout: 30 pts. Presentation: 20 pts. Participation: 15 pts. Scaffolding Activities: 10pts. |
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