FF5, Unit 7, lesson 7

​Today, you will learn about writing stories for newspapers, Facebook, You Tube and Instagram.
We will read an article, show you understand.
Then, we will learn how to write one, then you will do it.

​We will watch a video. After, can you tell me what a great ARTICLE needs?

What does a great ARTICLE need?

​Can you see the reported speech?

You Tube, Facebook and Instagram follow the same rules. Sometimes the body and conclusion are in a link or in the video, but they still have headlines and introductions.

​Whiteboard

​🛟 GIRL SAVES BOY FROM RIVER!

Introduction:
A young boy fell into the river while trying to get his paper boat.

Main Body:
A girl nearby saw him fall. She quickly threw a rescue ring into the water. The boy grabbed it, and she pulled him to safety.

Conclusion:
Police arrived and praised the girl for her quick thinking. “She’s a real hero,” one officer said.

🛟 GIRL JUMPS IN TO SAVE BOY FROM LAKE!

Introduction:
A boy fell into a lake while playing with a toy.

Main Body:
A girl saw him fall and jumped into the water to rescue him. She swam with the boy to the side.

Conclusion:
The police thanked her for her help. “She is a strong swimmer,” an officer said.

​Which news report is true?

​You will write a small news report about anything you want. Let's look at some examples, then brainstorm on the next page.

🛸 ALIENS VISIT EARTH TO LEARN RECYCLING!

Introduction:
Aliens landed on Earth yesterday! But don’t worry—they came in peace.

Main Body:
The aliens said they want to learn how we recycle. They visited a school, picked up trash, and helped students sort plastic, paper, and cans. One alien said, “Recycling is cool!”

Conclusion:
The aliens went home with new ideas. They told us, “Please keep Earth clean!”

♻️ KIDS MAKE COOL STUFF FROM TRASH!

Introduction:
This week, students at a local school did something amazing with recycling!

Main Body:
Instead of throwing things away, they used bottles, boxes, and cans to make new things. One group made a robot from old cardboard. Another made a flower pot from a plastic bottle.

Conclusion:
The kids said recycling is fun and creative. “We can help the planet and make cool stuff too!” said one student.

👾 MONSTER ATTACK! STUDENT SAVES THE DAY!

Introduction:
A scary monster appeared at school yesterday—but one student was ready!

Main Body:
The monster came out of the rubbish bin and roared loudly. Everyone screamed and ran. But one brave student grabbed a broom and stood in front of the monster. “Leave her alone!” he shouted, protecting a girl who had fallen.

The student hit the monster with the broom. The monster growled, then ran away!

Conclusion:
The girl is safe, and the student is now a hero. “I just did what was right,” he said.