1. NEWS LEADS
Day 2

2. SWBAT practice writing leads
DO NOW:
Go back to Tuesday’s lead sentence.
KEY: Start your sentence with what happened
UNLESS
You have a study or a report—then lead with the WHO

3. GROUPS
You are going to get with the person who has the same number as you.
Share your lead sentence.

4. Working With Newspapers
With the same group, I want you to grab ipads and find three news stories.
Write down the lead sentence.
Why is it effective?
Does it answer the 5w’s?

5. SHARE We will share some of the sentences.
What do you notice about the sentences?
Quality
Good characteristics

6. CLOSURE
What questions do you have about lead sentences?