Zone One Lesson Plan

Writing Impactful Headlines

Kind of Activity:

Collaborative Writing

Objective:

Students will determine the most noteworthy events from this section of the reading and create engaging and impactful news headlines for the different events.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.3

Structure:

To begin this activity, present the class with headlines from big events in history. Here are some examples: 9/11, 28 historical headlines. You might also find headlines from more recent events—mass shootings, big changes in government policy (Roe vs. Wade, women's suffrage, racial...