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EnglishYears 7, 8, 9About 6 sessions (estimate, no timer)A parent checks the finished piece
The Newsroom: Find It, Check It, Publish It
Pick a topic you care about — an animal, an invention, a local place — check every claim, and publish.
What you'll make
A fact-check log, a news article and a letter or persuasive editorial for a defined audience.
What you'll learn
- Fact and opinion
- Checking claims against sources
- Paragraph structure, tone and headline accuracy
- Editing for a reader
You'll need
Two or three trustworthy sources on your topic · Paper or the on-screen boxes
Choose a non-political topic. The practice report below is fictional and labelled as such.
Curriculum links
- Read critically, knowing how language, including figurative language, vocabulary choice, grammar, text structure and organisational features, presents meaning
- Write for a wide range of purposes and audiences, selecting and organising ideas and information appropriately
- Amend the vocabulary, grammar and structure of their writing to improve its coherence and overall effectiveness
- Consciously control levels of formality, including through the use of Standard English, and know when it is appropriate to use
- Plan, draft, edit and proof-read, considering how their writing reflects the audiences and purposes for which it was intended
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