Term 3 Week 4

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING the different formats and purposes of newspaper articles, formal letters, opinion articles, and interviews.
• We are EXPLORING how language features are used to achieve different purposes in these texts.

Kia ora whānau,

This week we're diving into the exciting world of journalism! We'll be putting the finishing touches on our newspaper articles. Remember to use the success criteria below as your guide to creating amazing stories. Let's work together to produce a fantastic newspaper!

• My article has a clear purpose and achieves its intended goal (e.g., to inform, entertain, persuade).
• My article presents information in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
• I have included relevant details and examples to support my main points.
• I have structured my article logically with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
• I have used a variety of sentence structures to maintain reader interest.
• I have used accurate and appropriate vocabulary to convey my meaning.
• My writing is free from grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. I have used language that is suitable for my target audience.
• My article has a clear and engaging headline that accurately reflects the content.
• I have used paragraphs effectively to organise my information.
• My article has a strong conclusion that summarises the main points.