Day 3

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    The Wimbe Free Press

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Work

    Objective:

    Students will work together to prepare the front page of the 'Wimbe Free Press' focusing on William's windmill

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.E

    Structure:

    As word of William's achievement spreads, journalists start to turn up to his family home to view and report on his windmill. In small groups, the students will work together to prepare the front page of the 'Wimbe Free Press' focusing on William's achievement.

    To start, show the class some examples of the front pages of various newspapers. Try to use a mixture of local papers, national, and...

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