Worksheet

Working at the Television Station

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There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes of a local news program. Read this passage independently or as a whole class to learn about all the different people that work hard to bring us the news. Afterward, young learners determine the main idea and supporting details of the text as they write a brief summary. Use this resource during Labor Day to teach about different careers, or as preparation for a class field trip to the local television station.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Pros
  • Provides clear descriptions of television station jobs
  • Offers suggestions to help support students with writing summaries
Cons
  • Sentence structure of the text is short and fragmented
  • Assumes children have prior experience watching news programs