Introduction
Every day, we read news online—from social media to major news websites. But have you ever wondered how news is created? 📰
In today’s digital world, anyone can publish information—but not everything is true. That’s why journalists play an important role in delivering accurate, fair, and reliable news.
In this WebQuest, you will become a Digital Journalist and create your own news article based on real events.
Task
Your task is to write and present a news article.
You will:
- Investigate a real or school-related event
- Gather information from reliable sources
- Write a structured news article
👉 Final Output:
- A 300–500 word news article
- A headline + image
- Optional: Present your article to the class
Process
Step 1: Choose a Topic
Pick one:
- School event
- Community issue
- National news
- Environmental issue
Step 2: Research
Answer:
- What happened?
- Who is involved?
- When and where did it happen?
- Why is it important?
Step 3: Verify Information
- Use at least 2 reliable sources
- Check if the information is factual
Step 4: Write Your Article
Follow this format:
- Headline
- Lead (summary of the news)
- Body (details and facts)
- Conclusion
Step 5: Edit and Finalize
- Check grammar and spelling
- Make sure your article is clear and objective
Evaluation
Evaluation (Rubric)
| Criteria | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | Accurate and complete | Mostly accurate | Some errors | Inaccurate |
| Structure | Clear news format | Minor issues | Some confusion | Poor structure |
| Language | Excellent grammar | Few errors | Several errors | Many errors |
| Creativity | Very engaging | Some creativity | Limited | Not engaging |
Conclusion
You are now a Digital Journalist!
You’ve learned how important it is to:
- Verify information
- Communicate clearly
- Share truthful news
Reflection:
- Why is it important to avoid fake news?
- How can you be a responsible media user?