Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basics of investigative journalism and write a short investigative news article.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen, paper, computer or tablet with internet access

Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the concept of investigative journalism by reading some examples online.

Activities

• Research a current event or topic that interests you. Take notes on the key points and gather information from reliable sources.

• Interview a family member or friend about their perspective on the chosen topic. Take detailed notes during the interview.

• Write a draft of an investigative news article, including a catchy headline, introduction, key facts, and quotes from the interview. Use your notes and research to support your writing.

Fifth Grade Talking Points

• "Investigative journalism is like being a detective for news. You have to dig deep to find the truth about a story."
• "When you write an investigative news article, you need to gather facts from different sources and make sure they are accurate."
• "Interviewing people can give you different perspectives on a topic, and you can use their quotes in your article to show what others think."
• "Your article should have a catchy headline to grab the reader's attention and an introduction that explains what the article is about."
• "Remember to use your notes and research to support your writing and make your article informative and interesting for the reader."