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A reporter uses main ideas and examples in the report.
I. Main Idea:
A. Example:
B. Example:
II. Main Idea:
A. Example:
B. Example:
You have just been given a story to research.
People who like sports like to compare and contrast players. Your assignment is to research two of the following soccer players. You will then write a news story for children who love soccer.
• You will need to research to find out about
*where they were born*where they first played
soccer*successes that have
made them famous
*where they are currently playing
If you choose Hope Solo or Christie Rampone, you will start your research on Sirs Discover. http://discoverer.prod.sirs.com
Type the athelete’s name in the box and click search.
Read the article.
Write notes on your Fact Finder Notes Page
If you choose Lionel Messi or Josy Altidore you will start your research on World Almanac for Kids. (Ask your teacher for the password.)
http://wak.infobaselearning.com/
Type the athelete’s name in the box and click search.
Read the article.
Write notes on your Fact Finder Notes Page
After a reporter takes notes, he or she looks at
them to determine the main idea.
1. With your teacher, look at all of you’re the facts you have found.
2. What are two main ideas you can write about these soccer players?
TV reporters usually introduce themselves and
where they are.“This is World Reporter coming to you live from Yakima, Washington.”
Write your introduction. You may have more than one reporter.
TV Reporters also end their reports with a final
sentence.On the scene in Yakima, Washington, this is World Reporter.
Now write your final sentence.