Newspaper Sampler Activity

Introduction:

Newspapers provide the reader with information on a variety of topics presented in a variety of ways. You will have the opportunity to create a Newspaper sampler based on the theme, characters, events, and location of your novel.

The Task

In this activity you will create a Newspaper sampler that includes news stories, editorials, obituaries and at least 3 other types of newspaper writing all based on your novel.

The Process

Use the following web link to research newspaper writing styles:

http://www.calgaryherald.com/education/WritingStyles.html

You will want to be sure that the following topics from your novel are included in your sampler.

Main character - At least one of the pieces of writing in your sampler should tell about the main character of your novel.

Theme - The theme of your novel should be explored in one or more of your newspaper articles.

Setting - Explore the setting of your novel. (Place and Time Period) The Internet will provide you with many helpful sites.

Key Novel Events - Be sure to include news articles that recount key events in your novel.

After you have written your articles, headlines, cartoons obituaries, etc. Use the following site as a checklist for putting your writing into Newspaper format.

http://www.sv400.k12.ks.us/tips/newspaperck.html

How you will be graded

Your sampler will contain at least 6 different items:

. · Finished size will be at least 11 x 17

· All items must conform to appropriate writing formats

· Newspaper sampler is largely computer generated

· Evidence of research

· Evidence of revision and editing

· Attempt to create a unique and creative sampler