Focus on Genre: Newspaper Article
Newspaper articles provide facts about recent topics and events. The reporter’s purpose is to inform readers.
A newspaper article begins with a headline, which tells what the article is about and grabs the reader’s interest. A deck is a short introduction to the article. A byline identifies the writer of the article.
Your Job as a Reader: Reading Strategy: Synthesize
As you read, combine details and your experience to draw conclusions. Record your ideas in a Conclusion Chart.
