Use of Language
Pupils use a PowerPoint presentation to investigate the language and style of newspapers.

By using an interactive presentation, pupils can discuss aspects of language and check their own answers by clicking on various parts of the screen.

Pupils also compare examples of different types of newspapers, as well as looking at examples from the 1940s and early 19^th century.

This lesson introduces Year 7 pupils to some of the basic writing skills required for news reporting and allows them the opportunity to compare and contrast two different versions of the same well known story.

Once they have completed lesson one they are ready for lesson two.

Modelling and Analysis
using a real newspaper story

During this lesson pupils get the opportunity to look at an on-line version of a daily newspaper and analyse the content of a news story.
	They then type their results into a Word document.

Newspaper Project Lesson 3

The Drafting Process

During this lesson pupils are presented with information about an event.
	Following a group discussion, they write their own newspaper story.

Newspaper Project Lesson 4

Editing and Desk Top Publishing

Pupils edit their own stories, correcting not only spelling and grammar, but also checking their facts and ensuring that all relevant information is included. Pupils create their own newspaper front page using a template provided. The story is personalised by using a photograph taken using a digital camera.