Let's take the big W. Scholars analyze the model newspaper article Sandy wreaks havoc across Northeast; at least 11 dead and look to answer who, what, when, where, and why. They work in groups of three to complete a Five W’s web organizer. Groups then review their organizers to determine the angle or main idea of the article and record them on scrap paper.

Concepts

answering questions, asking questions, questions

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide a different color highlighter for identifying information relating to who, what, when, where, why

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson six of 12 in Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 3
• Complete lessons in order
• Requires scrap paper

Pros

• Relates to a real-life event
• Includes anchor charts and graphic organizers for visual learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.2.a W.6.2.b