LESSON 3.2- Writing the News
Curriculum Expectations
- Construct clear, coherent, and objective news reports that include relevant facts, information, and supporting details, using the five-questions model – Who? What? Where? When? Why?
- use appropriate strategies to organize ideas and information for writing
- explain how the ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively can help them to succeed at school, at work, and in their personal lives
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
Write effective news headlines and lead paragraphs.
Reflect on their media literacy skills
How False News Can Spread - Noah Tavlin Quiz
Activity 1 - Writing Effective Headlines Assignment
Review these notes before you begin the next activity.