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Expository/Informative Writing
7th Grade Writing

Grade Level:
7
Subject:
Expository Writing
Topic:
Create a Newspaper
Objective:
Upon completion of the lesson set students will be able to utilize the writing process to research, write, and design a newspaper front page which will include a title, main story with picture and captions, as well as other features such as ads, weather reports, sports, movie reviews and/or an idea of their choice.
Prep:
Examples of a variety of newspaper articles on various subjects that may interest the students.
Scheduled computer lab sessions so students may review internet articles as well as familiarize the student with various forms of publishing programs.
Materials:
Local and national newspapers
Assorted magazines
Informative text features and 5 W's handout
Exemplar of sample "newspaper" articles.
Access to computers/tablets/laptops
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