Scholars examine the articles written for the series' first instructional activity and select ones that would benefit from further research. In a 48-hour deadline, teams of three select one topic to investigate in greater depth and craft a revised version to post on the class publication.

Concepts

news articles, news reporting, investigative journalism, journalism, evaluating sources

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Instructional Ideas

• Post the revised articles on the class blog
• If applicable, encourage pupils to submit finished products to the school newspaper

Classroom Considerations

• The second of three resources in the Reporting series
• Reporters need a copy of the article they wrote for the Part I lesson
• Requires copies of the "Beyond the Basics" handout
• Class members need access to computers with desktop publishing

Pros

• The "Beyond the Basics" worksheet guide reporters on how to craft a more in-depth report

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.W.2 CCRA.W.6 CCRA.W.7 CCRA.W.8