Journalism Lesson: Writing a Feature Article
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Created by Teacher(s): Liz Ransom|Published on: September 8, 2023
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore the role of journalism in addressing the climate crisis by writing a feature article. Students analyze the terms and phrases that most effectively convey the reality of the climate crisis, then integrate their research, interviews, and reporting into a compelling, cohesive story.
Inquire: Students evaluate the first sentences from articles about climate change, learn the format of feature articles, and write an outline for their own articles.
Investigate: Students explore the climate journalism best practice of “know the science but talk like a real person” by rewriting scientific jargon into comprehensible language.
Inspire: Students write, peer review, and edit a feature article about the climate crisis
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Liz Ransom
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