Let's Write a Newspaper Story!

Maryland State Performance Standards

Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
	Create a piece of writing that enhances the reader's understanding of key ideas and information, using effective introductory and concluding sentences, logical sequencing of ideas and transitional words. Create a clear organizing structure that includes descriptions placed in a logical or chronological sequence in ways that help the reader follow the line of thought. Understand and use available resources to locate relevant information to accomplish the writing task.
Connect relevant descriptions, including sensory details, personal experiences, observations, and/or research-based information — linking paragraphs and ideas in ways that make a topic or message clear to the reader. Improve the organization and consistency in ideas among paragraphs by revising writing based on given or self-generated criteria and on others' responses. Self-edit writing using knowledge of Standard English conventions of language (e.g., punctuation, sentence structure, language usage, spelling) and appropriate print and nonprint resources (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, spelling check software). Prepare writing for publication by using electronic or other resources and use photos or graphics to enhance the final product.
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