Welcome to Level 3 Writing
Journalistic Writing!
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand Journalistic Writing
- Write Your Own Journalistic Writing Paragraph
- Use the Pop-Up Pointers to Edit and Polish Your Work
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
- Play the Warm-Up Game
- Learn About Journalistic Writing
- Choose Your Topic and Complete the Quick-Write
- Complete the Writing Activity
- Explore the Pop-Up Pointers
- Edit Your Work
- Discuss Your Homework
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Warm Up
What's the News? Pretend you are a reporter. Brainstorm your breaking news and present!
Try and use some common journalism phrases in your presentation:
BREAKING NEWS:
"Good evening, I'm _______, and here's what is making headlines tonight.""This just in, ____________""Breaking news: ____________" "We're live on the scene where ________" "That's all! See you next time. Reporter ________ signing off!"
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Let'sLearn
Let's Learn about Journalistic Writing.
Journalistic Writing
Journalistic writing is how we tell real or factual stories in a clear and interesting way. This type of writing answers questions about what happened, where, when, why, who was involved, and how it happened. Reporters write news articles to inform or explain real events. Good journalists share facts!
Headlines are short titles that grab the readers' attention.
The Lead is the opening sentence that tells the most important information.
Facts and Quotes are important to telling the truth about a story using real examples.
Journalists use an Objective Tone, meaning that they don't give personal opinions.
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ExampleText
Read the Creative Writing example out loud. Can you detect all the key parts?
Pop-Up:Report Roundup
Animals Escape from City Zoo Early Tuesday morning, the city of Tiva woke to a wild surprise—all the animals from the local zoo had escaped overnight! Zookeepers believe a broken gate may have caused the confusion. “I couldn’t believe my eyes—a kangaroo was hopping past the bakery!” said local shop owner Miguel Ruiz. Police and volunteers worked together to safely return lions, parrots, and even two pandas to their enclosures. The zoo promised stronger fences and free tickets for anyone who helped catch an animal!
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QuickWrite
Choose a Writing Topic. Spend 5 minutes writing!
Option 2:A Place to Visit
Think of one of your favorite places where you live. Write a news article about it, encouraging others to visit! Pretend that it will be published in a newspaper!
Option 1:Favorite Holiday
Pick your favorite holiday and write a breaking news article about how your family celebrates. Pretend you are going to publish it in a newspaper!
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Edit YourWork
Click each box to check your work!
WHAT
WHEN
WHO
WHY
HOW
WHERE
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Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
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Homework
Homework
Option 2:Current Event
Choose a current event - it can be sports, international news, or something that you care about. Write a news article about it. Remember to include a Headline, Lead Sentence, and supporting facts!
Option 1:Local Hero
Think of a time when someone in your life did something extra kind or interesting. Write a news article about them. Remember to include a Headline, Lead Sentence, and supporting facts!
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WHAT
WHAT happened? Did you explain the main event or topic?
Example:
Instead of: "I think it was amazing." Try: "Over 100 people attended the concert."
Key: Headline | Lead Sentence | Quote Animals Escape from City Zoo Early Tuesday morning, the city of Tiva woke to a wild surprise—all the animals from the local zoo had escaped overnight! Zookeepers believe a broken gate may have caused the confusion. “I couldn’t believe my eyes—a kangaroo was hopping past the bakery!” said local shop owner Miguel Ruiz. Police and volunteers worked together to safely return lions, parrots, and even two pandas to their enclosures. The zoo promised stronger fences and free tickets for anyone who helped catch an animal!
Check Your Work
Example:
"Students at Washington School planted 50 trees this weekend, celebrating Earth Day." Think of news articles!
Example:
"I am so proud of our community," President Robbins declared.
HOW
HOW did it happen? Did you describe the steps or process?
WHO
WHO is your story about? Are the people clearly mentioned?
WHEN
WHEN did it happen? Is the time or date clear?
Example:
"New Playground Opens in City Part"
WHERE
WHERE did your story happen? Can readers imagine the place from your description?
WHY
WHY did it happen? Does your story include the reason or cause for the event or topic?
Example:
"On Monday, volunteers worked together to clean up River Park."
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Transcript
Welcome to Level 3 Writing
Journalistic Writing!
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Warm Up
What's the News? Pretend you are a reporter. Brainstorm your breaking news and present!
Try and use some common journalism phrases in your presentation:
BREAKING NEWS:
"Good evening, I'm _______, and here's what is making headlines tonight.""This just in, ____________""Breaking news: ____________" "We're live on the scene where ________" "That's all! See you next time. Reporter ________ signing off!"
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Let'sLearn
Let's Learn about Journalistic Writing.
Journalistic Writing
Journalistic writing is how we tell real or factual stories in a clear and interesting way. This type of writing answers questions about what happened, where, when, why, who was involved, and how it happened. Reporters write news articles to inform or explain real events. Good journalists share facts!
Headlines are short titles that grab the readers' attention.
The Lead is the opening sentence that tells the most important information.
Facts and Quotes are important to telling the truth about a story using real examples.
Journalists use an Objective Tone, meaning that they don't give personal opinions.
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
ExampleText
Read the Creative Writing example out loud. Can you detect all the key parts?
Pop-Up:Report Roundup
Animals Escape from City Zoo Early Tuesday morning, the city of Tiva woke to a wild surprise—all the animals from the local zoo had escaped overnight! Zookeepers believe a broken gate may have caused the confusion. “I couldn’t believe my eyes—a kangaroo was hopping past the bakery!” said local shop owner Miguel Ruiz. Police and volunteers worked together to safely return lions, parrots, and even two pandas to their enclosures. The zoo promised stronger fences and free tickets for anyone who helped catch an animal!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
QuickWrite
Choose a Writing Topic. Spend 5 minutes writing!
Option 2:A Place to Visit
Think of one of your favorite places where you live. Write a news article about it, encouraging others to visit! Pretend that it will be published in a newspaper!
Option 1:Favorite Holiday
Pick your favorite holiday and write a breaking news article about how your family celebrates. Pretend you are going to publish it in a newspaper!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Edit YourWork
Click each box to check your work!
WHAT
WHEN
WHO
WHY
HOW
WHERE
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Homework
Homework
Option 2:Current Event
Choose a current event - it can be sports, international news, or something that you care about. Write a news article about it. Remember to include a Headline, Lead Sentence, and supporting facts!
Option 1:Local Hero
Think of a time when someone in your life did something extra kind or interesting. Write a news article about them. Remember to include a Headline, Lead Sentence, and supporting facts!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
WHAT
WHAT happened? Did you explain the main event or topic?
Example:
Instead of: "I think it was amazing." Try: "Over 100 people attended the concert."
Key: Headline | Lead Sentence | Quote Animals Escape from City Zoo Early Tuesday morning, the city of Tiva woke to a wild surprise—all the animals from the local zoo had escaped overnight! Zookeepers believe a broken gate may have caused the confusion. “I couldn’t believe my eyes—a kangaroo was hopping past the bakery!” said local shop owner Miguel Ruiz. Police and volunteers worked together to safely return lions, parrots, and even two pandas to their enclosures. The zoo promised stronger fences and free tickets for anyone who helped catch an animal!
Check Your Work
Example:
"Students at Washington School planted 50 trees this weekend, celebrating Earth Day." Think of news articles!
Example:
"I am so proud of our community," President Robbins declared.
HOW
HOW did it happen? Did you describe the steps or process?
WHO
WHO is your story about? Are the people clearly mentioned?
WHEN
WHEN did it happen? Is the time or date clear?
Example:
"New Playground Opens in City Part"
WHERE
WHERE did your story happen? Can readers imagine the place from your description?
WHY
WHY did it happen? Does your story include the reason or cause for the event or topic?
Example:
"On Monday, volunteers worked together to clean up River Park."