Lesson Plan

Analyzing the Purpose of a Newspaper Article

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Shh! No talking during the discussion! Using the resource, scholars engage in a silent discussion called a Chalk Talk activity to analyze the purpose of a newspaper article. Additionally, they read a model newspaper article and try to find the gist.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have students practice identifying the who, what, where, when, and why of several newspaper articles
Classroom Considerations
  • Part 12 of 14 from the Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2 series, and order matters
  • Requires chart paper and markers
Pros
  • Offers strategies for lesson differentiation
  • Includes comprehensive teaching notes
Cons
  • None
Common Core