Writing Feature Articles - Lesson .
Beginner
Modify Technology Use:
If students are not ready to share
online, have them share their topics
and angles in small groups. They
can participate in online activities
later in the unit.
Preparing for Writer’s Work Time
Active engagement: Have students brie?y turn and talk to a
classmate to discuss one reason why the topic selected is
relevant and interesting to them as writers. Ask for one or two
volunteers to explain their responses before releasing students
to work independently.
Distribute computers. Give the following directions:
?? Review the feature article topic and angle you selected.
?? Use all the brainstorming notes taken thus far. Ask
yourself:
o Why is this topic interesting to me?
o
Will I be able to ?nd information about the topic?
o
What personal knowledge or experience do I
have related to this topic?
o
Is the topic narrow enough? Or is it too broad
and the same as many other topics I have seen?
o
What might the purpose of this article be? What
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