About This Lesson
Newspaper article writing based on 'The Switch' by Anthony Horowitz. Aligned with Common Core Standard: W.6.10, W.7.10, W.8.10, W.8.5
Subject
English Language Arts — Writing
Grade Level
Grades 6-8
Resource Type
Activity
Standards Alignment
Common Core State Standards
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Files
MILLIONAIRE’S_SON_IN_RANSOM_DEMAND,_BOY.ppt
Standards
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
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SML Member
December 10, 2011
Englishismyname
July 26, 2012
I am thinking of using this when I am required to write newspaper writing. Wonderfl lessn.
jdeming
March 23, 2014
Useful powerpoint when teaching about newspaper articles, could be used with any news article or story
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Nice Power Point that identifies the conventions of both tabloid and broadsheet newspapers before asking students to construct a news article. This could be incorporated into a unit of work to support the teaching of 'The Switch'. Thanks for sharing this resource.