Breaking News Report Writing Assignment
Viewpoint One Paragraph
Viewpoint Two Paragraph
Personal Viewpoint Paragraph
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NO TEXT ATTACHMENTS!
Research (2) two different viewpoints on the same Breaking News Topic from two different Cable News Media including: CNN, MSNBC, FOX or from two different news articles.
- Take bullet notes 2 – 4 ideas from each News Source contrasting viewpoints.
- Use notes to write 2 separate paragraphs (ea/ par. 8 sentences in length) contrasting two different viewpoints expressed on the TV or Cable News sources or print media articles.
- Avoid use of say, said, says, shows & use of “I.”
- NO QUOTES!
- Use academic toned words: examines, suggests, argues, indicates, demonstrates, points out, explores, conveys
- Use Transition such as: Similarly, In contrast, Furthermore, In addition, Thus, Therefore.
Writing Structure Model – Use the following model to write (2) separate 8 sentence paragraphs summarizing the different viewpoints expressed by the two News Sources.
Use the open ended Topic Sentence Model shown below as Number 1 to begin each of the 3 paragraphs.
It is also mandatory to use the Closing Sentence Model shown below as Number 8.
Start each sentence on a new line and number as shown for greater clarity.
Viewpoint One
- Name TV/Cable News Program OR “Title of Print Article” examines the timely topic of ………
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- One might conclude that ………………………………SKIP 2 SPACES (CNN). or (“Title Article”).
Contrasting Viewpoint Two
In contrast Name Cable News or “Title of Print Article” argues……………….
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- One might conclude that ………………………………SKIP 2 SPACES (CNN). or (“Title Article”).
Personal Viewpoint
- From a personal perspective, I believe that…………………………………..
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- One should conclude that ………………………………
BNR Rubric
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion. Students must use the Writing Structure Model to create two 10 sentence summaries of two different articles with two different viewpoints of the same hot topic in the news. In addition, students must create a 10 sentence paragraph of their personal perspective on this topic. Proof for coherent non run on sentences & appropriate punctuation based on the “Punctuation Rules” Attachment.