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Language Arts, Government,History
Mary Ellen Kirking
Natural Rules
5th Grades



Objectives

Compose news stories, describe ways in which "Nature Rules!" 

Standards Addressed

None

Materials Needed

photo pages, writing materials, sample newspapers, red pencils

Time Requirement

3 - 50 minute class periods

Procedure/ Outline

Students write news stories based on historical photographs of natural disasters - they need to gather facts and information about the disaster - write their news story - read the story to the class while showing the photograph

Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions

None

Assessment

Read story aloud, students sketch images the article conveys and compare to original photographs. Create a collage showing "Nature Rules" - write a news story based on historic photographs

Other Comments

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