Grade 2 · Writing · Lesson 34

Create a Mini Classroom Newspaper

A newspaper is a publication that shares news, information, and interesting facts with readers. A classroom newspaper does the same thing — but it reports on YOUR class! It is a real-world writing project that combines many skills you have practiced this year.

What this lesson teaches

1Create a mini classroom newspaper with a newspaper name, headline, short article, and fun facts section
2Write a short, punchy headline (5 to 8 words) that makes the reader want to know more
3Write a 3 to 4 sentence news article in the third person (he / she / they) instead of first person

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