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ELA Activities by SNAPPY DEN
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This is a great resource to support students as we work through making a school newspaper. It is helpful and easy to load onto schoology for easy reference for students.
Students loved the different activities and we have done just about all of them. They work well for a variety of student learning abilities

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    Description

    Do you want to be the best teacher? Ready to lead your students into the dazzling world of journalism writing? ✍️ Imagine igniting their passion for newsroom adventures, crafting stories that are as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride with this journalism unit for middle school writing!

    Picture this: an all-inclusive journalism unit course that unfurls like a treasure map. Every twist and turn of news, articles, reviews, headlines, is illuminated with step-by-step guides and mentor texts that practically shout "Learn here!"

    Think about what a difference it will make when you start using the journalism unit curriculum writing lessons pack in your class! It includes:

    News Story Writing Guide (Journalism Activity, Mentor Text, 15 Prompts, Rubric)

    • Step-by-step guide with scaffolding for news story writing
    • Real life mentor news story text with analysis sheet
    • 15 relevant writing prompts
    • Extra writing page
    • News Story Rubric with 5 performance indicators and 4 levels of achievement and Teacher's comments

    Column Article Writing Guide (Journalism Activity, Examples, 15 Prompts, Rubric)

    • Step-by-step guide with scaffolding and tips & tricks for column writing
    • Adapted mentor column text with analysis sheet
    • 15 relevant writing prompts
    • Extra writing page
    • Column Rubric with 5 performance indicators and 4 levels of achievement and Teacher's comments

    Review Article Writing Guide (Journalism Activity, Examples, 15 Prompts, Rubric)

    • Step-by-step guide with scaffolding and useful vocabulary for review writing
    • Adapted mentor review text with analysis sheet
    • 15 relevant writing prompts
    • Extra writing page
    • Review Rubric with 5 performance indicators and 4 levels of achievement and Teacher's comments

    Headline Writing Unit (Journalism Practice, Tips, 25 Prompts, PPT Presentation)

    • Tips & Tricks - the main elements of a catchy headline (print and editable PowerPoint presentation)
    • Analyze headlines (color or B&W option) - review sample headlines and use color coding to analyze them
    • Analyze & Practice - 2 mentor headline activities with parallel practice
    • 10 headline writing practice activities starting from given topic
    • 10 headline writing practice activities starting from inspiring pictures
    • 5 headline writing practice activities starting from real article passages

    Narrative Writing Prompts Inspired By 10 Newspaper Headlines (Rubric Included)

    • 10 narrative prompts inspired by real newspaper headlines from famous publications
    • Extra writing page
    • Short Story Rubric with 5 performance indicators and 4 levels of achievement
    • Student Grading Rubric with Teacher's comments

    News Articles Writing Activities - 15 Vibrant Picture Prompts with Rubric

    • 15 picture prompts with written clues on the topics of:

    1. Entrepreneurs and technology

    2. Economically challenged students

    3. Following one’s passion

    4. Recycling and beaches

    5. Pets and well-being

    6. Information overflow and mind focus

    7. Traditional craftsmanship

    8. Children’s literacy

    9. Urban art

    10. Printed newspapers and magazines

    11. Tourism and the pandemic years

    12. Ecological farming

    13. Fitness industry

    14. Modern parenting

    15. Business women

    • Editable PowerPoint presentation with picture and written prompts

    Google Slides version

    EASEL by TPT version

    Suggestions for Use:

    ◈ School magazine or newspaper

    ◈ Cross-curricular units

    ◈ Whole class or group activities

    ◈ Yearbook activities

    ◈ Weave the lessons into a broader unit

    ◈ Writing mastery

    ◈ Thematic connections

    ◈ Cultural perspectives

    ◈ Use the Google Slides version for remote work

    With a treasure trove of journalism prompts at your fingertips, you'll be the maestro of tailor-made lessons that dance to your teaching tune. Imagine your students swirling in a whirlwind of diverse journalism writing and school newspaper adventures, all within the magical realm of your ELA class.

    We're rolling out the red carpet for a no-prep extravaganza that's both printable and digital. With this journalism unit, you're gifting your students the VIP pass to the ultimate writing journey. Time-saving magic? Check! Engagement rates soaring high? Double-check!

    This complete journalistic writing styles bonanza is your ticket to a cohesive journalism universe. Picture this: students diving into hands-on writing experiences that whisper the secrets of becoming top-notch journalist writers.

    Just imagine how you will feel when you start to get the benefits and results from this resource right in your class!

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Claudia J. has tried journalism unit writing activities in her class and said, “The students were excited and I am happy to have discovered this resource. It was just what I needed to make my lesson amazing.”

    Why don’t you give it a try? Click on the “Add one to cart” green button and you can use it right away!

    Total Pages
    125 pages + 11 slides + 125 Google Slides
    Answer Key
    Rubric only
    Teaching Duration
    Lifelong tool
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    Standards

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    Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
    Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
    Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
    Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

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