Class Newspaper in a Day
Students interview, write, and lay out a one-page paper about their week.
Materials
6 materials1
Opening question slide
2
Slides
2
Demo video
3
Group task sheet
4
Reflection slip
4
Countdown timer slide
Lesson plan
4 phases, 33 minGoal
Students can produce a class newspaper page with a headline, a report and a picture caption.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects class newspaper in a day to what students already know.
4 min
class
Opening question slide
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
11 min
class
Slides
Demo video
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
14 min
pair
Group task sheet
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
4 min
single
Reflection slip
Countdown timer slide
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Ratings & comments
This is now a staple in my unit. The progression from hook to wrap-up feels natural and easy to follow.
Clear, classroom-ready, and the materials list is accurate. My only tweak was adding a few more minutes to the practice phase.