 I can examine and evaluate effective leads. I can create different story angles.

Discuss

Choose 1 prompt and write. 1. If you and your best friend could have a free limo for 24 hours, where would you go and what would you do? 2. Do you believe in love at first sight?

 Examine the leads in your given story. o Underline or highlight the 5Ws and H.  Evaluate the lead o What type of lead does the story utilize Question, Quote, Summary, Fact, Opinion o Is the lead effective Why/Why not If yes, why is it effective If not, why is it not

 Make a chart with 6 columns.  Label the columns as follows: o History; People; Numbers (money/statistics); Comparisons; The Future; Trends  Examine each photo quickly but carefully.  List as many story ideas as possible under each column.  Share.

 Think about a typical school year.  Brainstorm routine stories covered throughout the year. o Examples: Homecoming, Sports, Etc.  Using the same angle list, list 2 new angles for each topic.  Explain how you would develop the story (what sources would you try to use, etc.) o History; People; Numbers (money/statistics); Comparisons; The Future; Trends

 Take one topic (with a unique angle) and write a story (no word limit-but it does need to cover all the information).  Be creative.  Have fun!  Those of you who have not turned in your 1 st story (classmate’s experience at a landmark) need to complete and turn in today!!!