Titanic News Writing Workshop

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Journalism

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SubjectJournalism

Original Prompt

can you gvie me a worksheet with a starter, main task and exit ticket for my class of two students who are year 7 but low attainers on the topic of titanic and writing journalistic reports for this

This learning resource focuses on guiding students to write a structured news article about the Titanic disaster using the 5 W's: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. It includes a detailed example of a news report on the Titanic sinking, along with definitions for key terms such as 'Maiden Voyage' and 'Journalist'. The resource also outlines a clear drafting process for students, encouraging them to create their headlines, lead paragraphs, and body paragraphs with quotes. Additionally, it provides a peer review checklist and a self-assessment tool to evaluate their confidence in news writing skills, thus promoting reflection on their learning journey and areas for growth.