News report worksheet
Here is a sample news report worksheet:
News Report Worksheet
Title: ___
Date: ___
Location: ___
Summary: (Write a brief summary of the news report in 1-2 sentences)
Main Points:
Details:
- Who was involved in the story? ___
- What happened? __
- Where did it happen? __
- When did it happen? ___
- Why did it happen? ___
Quotes:
- Quote from a key person involved in the story: ___
- Quote from an expert or witness: ___
Photos/Videos:
- Describe any photos or videos that accompanied the news report: ___
- What did they show? ___
Follow-up Questions:
- What do you think caused the event to happen? ___
- How do you think the event will affect the community? ___
- What do you think the authorities should do to prevent similar events in the future? ___
Additional Notes:
- Any additional information or thoughts about the news report: ___
Extension Activity:
- Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper expressing your opinion on the news report. ___
- Create a visual representation of the news report (e.g. infographic, comic strip, etc.) ___
Assessment:
- How well did you understand the news report? (Scale: 1-5)
- How well did you summarize the main points of the news report? (Scale: 1-5)
- How well did you analyze the details of the news report? (Scale: 1-5)
Note: This is just a sample worksheet and can be modified to fit the specific needs and level of your students.