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Lesson

Reading News Online

What are the important parts of an online news article?

Grade

5

Time

45 mins.

Objectives

  • 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

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.
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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.

Lesson Plan

45 mins.

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

In Class