Take your students on a Journey of Discovery through the World of Language Arts where Literature and Writing reside. As the Navigator-in-Chief, chart the course to any or all of the eight Destinations that meet the needs of your classroom curriculum.

EXPLORING GENRES: #3. Biography and News Story

Connecting Literature and Journalism

Read Biography. Write a News Story.

Each unit in the EXPLORING GENRES' series includes an Overview, Teacher Talk and Tips, Student Assignment sheets, Student Samples, and a Top Picks Book List.

The Catalog of Choices presents an itinerary that lends itself to a variety of curriculum: Independent Study, Independent Reading, Enrichment to an existing unit like Mythology, Gifted, Interdisciplinary.

Grade Levels

6th - 9th

Total Pages

15 pages

Teaching Duration

3 days