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Owl Informative Article #3
See attachments for sample magazine articles.
Article #1 - How to Write a 'How-To' Article
'How-to' Article - Sample #1
'How-to' Article - Sample #2
Step #1
* Choose a topic that you know really well.
* Make sure it is something that you can describe step-by-step.
Step #2
* Look at student samples:
Step #3
Go to Language Folder to complete rough copy.
Step #4
Open up a Google Slide and name it '(Your Name's) Magazine'
Your good copy of should be completed on the first Google slide. (Don't worry, you can move them around later.)
Use the Student Samples to help you with ideas for your layout.
Note: Please feel free to share the rough copy of your article with me for editing and feedback.
Article #2 - Information Article
Step #1 - Read Sample Informative Articles from Owl.
Owl Informative Article #1
Owl Informative Article #2
Owl Informative Article #4
Owl Informative Article #5
Step #2
Now that you have looked over some actual samples from Owl magazine, you can see their are different styles of informative magazine articles.
However, they all have one MAIN TOPIC with 4 to 6 SUB-TOPICS about that main topic.
Today's step is to BRAINSTORM some topics that you would like to write an informative article about.
After that, SELECT one that interests you the most, but be careful to ensure it is RESEARCHABLE.
Finally, write down 3 to 5 sub-topics about your main topic.
Step #3 - RESEARCH
* Use the 'Information Article Research Chart' (shared with you in your Language Folder) for your research
* Choose 3 of your sub-topics (from step #2) to research
* The 4th box on your Information Article Research Chart is for 'Interesting Facts' that do not fit in with your sub-topics
(You can use these facts for a 'Fun Facts Box' on your actual magazine article)
* Make sure to write DETAILED point-form notes on each of your sub-topic
* DO NOT COPY AND PASTE your information
Suggested Search Engines:
* Kiddle
Important: At the bottom of your Information Article Research Chart, make a list of the websites where you got your information (use size 10 font).
Example:
1) 10 Tiger Facts. National Geographic for Kids. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/10-tiger-facts/
2) Where Do Tigers Live? And Other Tiger Facts. https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/where-do-tigers-live-and-other-tiger-facts
Step #4 - Rough Copy
* An outline for the rough copy of your information article has been shared with you in your Language Folder.
* Remember to use paragraph form to write your Lead (Introduction) and Sub-topics.
* Take your time! Make sure to finish your research before starting your rough copy.
The more details you collect in Step #3, the easier it will be to write your paragraphs.
* Use the ‘Owl Samples’ and ‘Student Samples’ as guidelines for writing your information article.
* Share your rough copy with me for feedback.
Step #5 - Good Copy
* Student Samples of Information Articles:
Student Sample #1
Student Sample #2
Student Sample #3 - Page 1
Student Sample #3 - Page 2
Student Sample - Coatis Page 1
Student Sample - Coatis Page 2
* Open up '(Your Name's) Magazine' in Google Slide and add a new slide.
* Use the Student Samples above to help you with ideas for your layout.
* Insert your title, introduction and sub-topics from your rough copy onto your Google Slide.
* Ensure you have a box at bottom of your page for your sources. (See 'Note' below)
* Add pictures, maps, charts and/or a 'Fun Facts' box to fill up the page and make it more attractive.
* Share your good copy with me so that I can provide you with feedback.
Note: At the bottom of your magazine article, make a list of the websites where you got your information, charts, maps, etc. For example:
Sources
1) 10 Tiger Facts. National Geographic for Kids. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/10-tiger-facts/
2) Where Do Tigers Live? And Other Tiger Facts. https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/where-do-tigers-live-and-other-tiger-facts
Article #3 - Feature Article
Step #1 - Plan Topic
* Read an actual feature article from Owl, as well as some student samples.
* Think about the topic of your article and 2 to 3 people that you can interview.
* Your article needs to focus on one thing that all of your subjects have in common;
like winning an award, favourite job, greatest achievement, strangest dream, or a heroic event.
* Important: You HAVE to be able to talk to your subjects of your feature article or talk to someone who personally knows your subject(s).
Owl Feature Sample #1
Student Sample Feature Article #1 - Page 1
Student Sample Feature Article #1 - Page 2
Student Sample Feature Article #2 - Page 1
Student Sample Feature Article #2 - Page 2
Student Sample Feature Article #3 - Page 1
Student Sample Feature Article #3 - Page 2
Step #2 - Collect Information
* Select a topic for your feature article and 2 or 3 people to interview.
* Use the form 'Feature Article - Collecting Information', shared with you in your Language Folder, to help you record information.
* Remember to get as much information as possible from your subjects, as having a lot of details will make writing your rough copy easier.
Step #3 - Rough Copy
* An outline for the rough copy of your feature article has been shared with you in your Language Folder.
* Remember to use paragraph form to write your Lead (Introduction) and Sub-topics.
* Use the ‘Owl Samples’ and ‘Student Samples’ as guidelines for writing your feature article.
* Share your rough copy with me for feedback.
* Take your time! Work at your own pace.
Step #4 - Good Copy
* Open up '(Your Name's) Magazine' in Google Slide and add a new slide.
* Use the Student Samples above to help you with ideas for your layout.
* Insert your title, introduction and paragraphs from your rough copy onto your Google Slide.
* Add photographs of your interviewee (if possible) and/or related pictures to fill up the page and make it more attractive.
* Share your good copy with me so that I can provide you with feedback.
Article #4 - News Article
IMPORTANT: * For the news article, you will choosing your favourite picture from Chris Van Allsburg's book, 'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick' and making up a news story about it as if it really occurred and you were the news reporter assigned to cover the event.
* You will have to make up the story behind the picture, including names, dates, places and even direct quotes from witnesses.
* Remember to take your time and work through the steps.
Step #1 - Read Sample Stories
* Mr. Wakefield's 'Totally Made Up Story'
(Note: Mr. Wakefield's story was written about a photo found in the Ottawa Citizen.)
News Article - Student Sample #1
News Article - Student Sample #2
News Article - Student Sample #3
News Article - Student Sample #4
Step #2 - Choose a Picture
Below are four of the pictures, as well as their titles and captions, from 'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick' by Chris Van Allsburg.
Choose one picture for your article:
MR. LINDEN’S LIBRARY
He had warned her about the book. Now it was too late.
THE SEVEN CHAIRS
The fifth one ended up in France.
JUST DESSERT
She lowered the knife and it grew even brighter.
THE HOUSE ON MAPLE STREET
It was a perfect lift-off.
Step #3 - News Article - Planner
* A planning chart for your article has been shared with you in your Language Folder.
* Make point-form notes about the story. Remember to use specific details, names, places and dates.
* You can use the picture's existing title or make up your own headline.
Step #4 - Rough Copy
* A guideline for the rough copy of your news article has been shared with you in your Language Folder.
* Remember to use paragraph form to write your lead (introduction) and body, as well as proper format for your quotations.
* Use the ‘Student Samples’ as guidelines for writing your article.
* Share your rough copy with me for feedback.
Step #5 - Good Copy
* Open up '(Your Name's) Magazine' in Google Slide and add a new slide.
* Use the Student Samples above to help you with ideas for your layout.
* Insert your title, introduction and paragraphs from your rough copy onto your Google Slide.
* Add the picture from 'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick' by Chris Van Allsburg.
* Remember to include the following statement at the bottom of your article:
Picture Source: ‘The Mysteries of Harris Burdick’ by Chris Van Allsburg
* Share your good copy with me so that I can provide you with feedback.
The Rest of the Magazine
* Once you are done the four articles, you can start the rest of the magazine.
* You will need a cover page, 'Fun Page' and 'About the Author' page.
* Once you are done with all of the pages, you can move slides around to make your magazine flow the way you wish.
* Finally, complete your Table of Contents.
* Use the Student Sample Magazine for help you with ideas for your layouts.
* See Sample cover pages and 'Fun Pages' below:
Notes:
* Cover pages have a background picture, clear title and sub-titles of topics inside the magazine.
* The 'Fun Page' is just for fun. Add jokes, puzzles, anything that you want to make it FUN.
* Remember, if you get your puzzles or jokes from a website, list the website addresses in a 'Sources' box at the bottom of your page..
* The 'About the Author' page is all about YOU.
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