How to Report Current Events and News: Lesson Plan 7

🎨 Arts & Humanities (9.x)

• 9.1.3.F / 9.1.5.F — Media‑arts processes (planning/recording a short news segment).
• 9.2.3.A / 9.2.5.A — Purpose/context of works (broadcast journalism; audience).
• 9.3.3.A / 9.3.5.A — Critical response (evaluate clarity/fairness of reports).

💻 Technology & Engineering (3.x)

• 3.6.B — Information Technology (use devices to research, script, and record).
• 3.7.B — Computer operations/software (organize clips, add lower thirds/titles).
• 3.8.A — Impacts & consequences (responsible sharing; accuracy).
• Integrated emphasis on media/tech literacy in K–5 STEELS transition.

📚 ELA (PA Core PreK–5)

• Reading Informational (RI) — Identify who/what/when/where/why‑it‑matters in news sources.
• Writing (W) — Draft concise news scripts; revise for accuracy and clarity.
• Speaking & Listening (SL) — Present reports; ask/answer audience questions.