Lesson
Updated lessons available!Reading News Online
What are the important parts of an online news article?
Grade
5Objectives
- Understand the purposes of different parts of an online news page.
- Identify the parts and structure of an online news article.
- Learn about things to watch out for when reading online news pages, such as sponsored content and advertisements.
Vocabulary Show definitions
article .
commercial .
news
article – a written story in a newspaper, magazine, or online news site
commercial – intended to make money
news – new information about recent or important events
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
Hey there! We've updated our curriculum!
This lesson will be archived in December 2026.
We've updated and expanded it into the lessons below.
Current Events Connection!
This lesson is a great way to connect what students are learning about to the upcoming election. While they're not voters (yet!), students are bound to be hearing about and watching election-related news in the coming months, and this is a great opportunity to help them be critical consumers of that content.
Additional Resources
For related lessons, check out the Essential News & Media Literacy Skills for Students lesson collection.
What You’ll Need
Supplies
Scissors and glue ·
Blank paper
