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Lesson Plan
Lesson Title: __Writing a News Article_________________ Grade: ___7____ Date: __December 8th, 2017_________
Lesson Plan Description – (one/two paragraphs with general details about what you will do and how you will do it)
Students will begin learning the basics of writing a news article. By using two handouts, students will read an example
news article and discover the eight elements and will then apply their knowledge on the second handout. They will fill
in the blanks to complete their note.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Ontario Curricular Overall Expectations (numbers from documents and details)
1. generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience;
Ontario Curricular Specific Expectations (numbers from documents and details) selected & listed from the Ont. Curriculum, refined when
necessary, has verbs that are observable & measureable, has realistic number of expectations (1 to 3) have expectations that match assessment
1.1 identify the topic, purpose, and audience for more complex writing forms
1.6 determine whether the ideas and information they have gathered are relevant, appropriate, and sufficiently specific for the purpose, and do
more research if necessary
Learning Goals Discuss with students: What will I be learning today? (clearly identify what students are expected to know and be able to do, in language
that students can readily understand)
Highlight/circle ones that are assessed: responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, self-regulation
Resources and Materials /Technology Integration List ALL items necessary for delivery of the lesson. Include any attachments of student
worksheets used and teacher support material that will support communication of instruction. Include the use of Information Technology (ICT) in your lesson plan
where appropriate.
● Smart board - use the screen blocker while going through note so that answer is shown on the board
● Writing a News Article - Worksheet x 100
● Kahoot - https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=86caa13a-8059-40bf-9005-4e358675f998
Learning Environment (grouping; transitions; physical set up)
Classroom
Action: During /working on it (time given for each component, suggested 15-40 min)
Introduce new learning or extend/reinforce prior learning, provide opportunities for practice & application of learning
Time: ______-_______ (Indicate time breakdown of instructional elements) ● Put handout in binder
Part 1 ● Start reading example article
● Hand out first sheet (with example article and ● Identify any elements that they know
definitions) ● One student summarize the article
● Start reading and identify each element of the ● Everyone write down the 5 w’s specific to the
news article (headline, byline, placeline, facts, article
quotations, lead, body, vivid language)
● Finish article and ask for a student to summarize Part 2
it for the class. 5 w’s ● Put second handout in binder
● Write down each of the 5 w’s and the answers ● Take turns reading note
from the article ● Fill in the blanks
Part 2 ● Deconstruct the lead sentence and fill in each of
● Hand out second sheet (with fill in the blanks) the 5 w’s
Personal Reflection (what went well, what would I change, what will I have to consider in my next lesson for this subject/topic)
The Lesson:
The Teacher: