NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ASSIGNMENT - OwlTeacher

1 American History Unit 13 America Gains Power NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ASSIGNMENT Directions: Follow each step on this hand out to create your own NEWSPAPER ARTICLE . Step 1: Select one of the following events to write about in your ARTICLE : The Spanish-American War Yellow Journalism "The USS Maine" The Rough Riders and Roosevelt The Great White Fleet The Open Door Policy The Roosevelt CorollaryStep 2: Answer the following questions about your person or event: Who?_____ What?_____ When?_____ Where?_____ How?_____ Step 3: After completing step #2 use the spaces below to create at least 3 interesting headlines for your ARTICLE . You will select the best one after your ARTICLE is completed. _____ _____ _____ Step 4: After creating your headlines, use the information you gathered from step #2 to create your ARTICLE . Use the space below to write your rough draft. Step 5: Keep track of the books, articles, websites you use! You must include a bibliography with your NEWSPAPER ARTICLE .

2 Suggestions: Your ARTICLE should be five paragraphs in length. Your first paragraph should be interesting and informative. Make sure you have a good introductory sentence. Grab the reader s attention! Paragraphs 2-4 should be the body of your ARTICLE . Lastly, the 5th paragraph should review the information throughout your ARTICLE and have a good conclusion. Rough Draft: Paragraph 1: _____ Paragraph 2: _____ Paragraph 3: _____ Paragraph 4: _____ Paragraph 5: _____ Final Copy: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Type or neatly handwrite your final copy & turn it in with the format below at the top of your NEWSPAPER ARTICLE . Remember to turn in a bibliography too! Headline: _____ Name: _____ ASSIGNMENT WORTH: 50 POINTS DUE: _____