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Directions:
Find a news story from newsela.com or other news site. Choose appropriate for middle school articles. Read the article. Do not choose an article about sports, weather, or celebrity news. Local, State, National, or World news is fine.
Fill Out Worksheet for Article
Write a new headline for the article.
Complete in full sentences the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
Complete summary of the article ( who, what, etc. in your own words)
Write a paragraph giving your opinion.
Attach Print Out of Article to this worksheet
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Opinion: (2 - 5 Sentences)
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