Mr. Griot and the Classic Car Show

The video tutorial explores the process of writing a news article, starting with an introduction to expository nonfiction and the importance of factual information. The teacher shares their experience of choosing a topic, specifically a classic car show, and demonstrates how to brainstorm and write a rough draft. The video also covers the revision and proofreading process using a rubric and checklist. Finally, students are encouraged to write their own articles, emphasizing the importance of careful topic selection and thorough editing.

What type of writing is a news article considered to be?

• Fictional narrative

• Expository nonfiction

• Persuasive essay

• Poetry

Which event did the teacher decide to write about for the newspaper article?

• Local community fair

• Golfing with friends

• Classic car show

• Family picnic

What is the first step in writing the newspaper article after choosing a topic?

• Submitting to the editor

• Publishing the article

• Writing the final draft

• Brainstorming ideas

What was the purpose of the classic car show mentioned in the article?

• To sell old cars

• To raise money for the local Children's Hospital

• To promote new car models

• To organize a car race

What is the importance of using a rubric in the article writing process?

• To make revisions and improve quality

• To reduce the length of the article

• To ensure the article is entertaining

• To add more content

Which of the following is NOT part of the proofreading checklist?

• Adding more paragraphs

• Ensuring proper punctuation

• Checking for capital letters

• Verifying correct spelling

What should a young writer do after brainstorming and writing a rough draft?

• Publish the draft as it is

• Ignore the draft and start a new topic

• Use a rubric to revise and a checklist to edit

• Submit the article immediately