7-year-old nearly drowns in backyard pool – Dorothy, Grade 8
This news report is written by one of my grade 8 students based on an imaginary near-drowning incident.
Category: News Reports
Students raise money for a good cause – Meya, Grade 8
This news report is written by one of my grade 8 students based on a fund raising event.
Giraffe disturbing residents after owner dies – Jeremy, Grade 7
This news report, written by one of my grade 7 students, is based on the short story “The Giraffe.” The news report has a relevant title and starts off well with a lead that clearly and concisely reveals the 5 W’s. It uses quotes accurately to add reliability as well as liveliness to the news report. Finally, the news report is accurately based on the events, setting, and characters in the story.
Police detective found murdered in own house – Henry, Grade 9 IB
This news report, written by one of my grade 9 IB students, is based on the short story “Lamb to The Slaughter.” The news report has a catchy title and starts off well with a lead that clearly and concisely reveals the 5 W’s. It uses quotes accurately to add reliability as well as liveliness to the news report. Finally, the news report is accurately based on the events, setting, and characters in the story.
ROYAL FOUND DEAD ON THE SIDEWALK – Tina, Grade 9
ROYAL FOUND DEAD ON THE SIDEWALK Tina X, Student Reporter Sun Nov 9, 2017 CHICAGO- “A sixteen-year-old Royal was stabbed by a Guardian on Sunday night and was left bleeding to death on the sidewalk,” explained the Chief of the Police Department after reviewing the security camera footage of a …
Glow of the Gleaming Sun Captures Hearts – Xiao, Grade 10
This news report, written by one of my grade 10 students, is based on the novel Memoirs of a Geisha. The news report has a catchy title and starts off well with a lead that clearly and concisely reveals the 5 W’s. It uses quotes accurately to add reliability as well …