Creating A Classroom Newspaper Page 5
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35Levels II & III
1. Introduce the vocabulary of the newspaper by having students circle and label
the following terms on the front page (see glossary, page 30).
Flag
Ear (if applicable)
Headline
News story
Dateline
Byline
Jump
Cutline
Wire service
2. Have students name as many different kinds of information as they can that
can be found in the newspaper.
3. Have students list on the board sections with special titles, such as, Sports,
Daily Record, Business/Finance, Daily Log, Police Log, Editorial Page.
Putting it all together:
1. Introduce the idea of creating a class newspaper for NIE Week. Generate
enthusiasm for the project.
2. Plan the sections you will have in your newspaper and who will be the editor
for each section.
3. Discuss a name for your newspaper. You might hold elections to determine
the newspaper name.
4. Establish the details of newspaper production: format, story responsibility,
deadlines, etc. by completing the Reporter’s Notebook page for your level.
5. Note: Primary teachers may want to make a wall chart detailing the class
newspaper plans. The Reporter’s Notebook page for Level II could be used as
a model for a wall chart.
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