Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the basics of Integrative Journalism and apply their knowledge to create a simple news article.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen, paper, computer or tablet for research

Prep: None

Activities

1. Research: Have the student research a current event or topic of interest to them.

2. Interview: Encourage the student to interview a family member or friend about their perspective on the chosen topic.

3. Writing: Guide the student in writing a news article about the chosen topic, incorporating their research and interview insights.

Fifth Grade Talking Points

• "Integrative Journalism is a type of reporting that combines different sources of information to create a comprehensive news story."
• "Research helps us gather facts and details about a topic, just like a detective gathers clues."
• "Interviews are conversations with people who have knowledge or experience related to our topic. We can learn new perspectives and insights from them."
• "When writing a news article, we organize our information in a way that tells the most important details first, just like how we tell a story."