Objective:

• Use an organizer to prewrite.
• Write a newpaper editorial for a real audience.

Time: 2- 60 minute sessions

Materials:

• Student Computers
• SMART board
• Microsoft Word
• Printer

Procedure:

Day 1

• Ask the students what sections there are in a newspaper.
• Discuss what an editorial is
• Show the editorial from the Springfield Newspaper in the Student Resources.
• Give directions for the contest.
• Students read the Student Example in the Student Resources.
• Take the information from the example and put it in a four square.
• Students chose a topic and write it in a four square.
• Begin typing editorial in Microsoft Office.
• Save to the G: drive

Day 2

• Show how to use the word count tool.
• Students finish typing editorial.
• Switch computers and edit with a partner.
• Print a copy of the editorial for the contest.

Grading Rubric