Project goal: Write a non-fictional article using the inverted pyramid approach
Learning objectives: By the end of this activity, you will be able to:
Analyze a short article according to the inverted pyramid approach
Write a short article using the inverted pyramid approach
Express factual information in clear, concise, and well organized writing
Proofread your own work and the work of classmates
Unit 5 Rubric
Outstanding 90-100
Article is exceptionally well organized and follows the inverted pyramid format
Writing is exceptionally clear, concise, and coherent
Writing is free of grammatical and spelling errors
Article includes a descriptive title and names of authors
All essential information is included
Proficient 80-90
Article is generally well organized and follows the inverted pyramid format
Writing is generally clear, concise, and coherent
No more than two grammatical or spelling errors
Article includes a descriptive title and names of authors
All essential information is included
Basic 70-80
Article could be better organized and could more closely follow the inverted pyramid format
Writing is sometimes not clear, concise, or coherent
No more than five grammatical or spelling errors
Article includes a descriptive title and names of authors
Some essential information is missing
Insufficient 60-70
Article is poorly organized and doesn't follow the inverted pyramid format
Writing is not clear, concise, or coherent
More than five grammatical or spelling errors
Article is missing a descriptive title or names of authors
Some essential information is missing
Instructions
In this activity, you will write a non-fiction article on a subject of your choice that you will then share with the class. You may work alone or with one other person. You are encouraged to help each other as much as you like.
Step 1
As a class, we will review the inverted pyramid approach to writing an article.
Step 2
In groups of 2-4 students, you will analyze an article provided by the teacher.
Read the article together and identify elements of the inverted pyramid, including the 5 W's. We'll generally be following the instructions on this page.
Step 3
Your group will share your article and analysis with the class.
Step 4
As a class, we will brainstorm possible topics for your own article.
Decide if you are going to work alone or with one other person. Next, choose your topic and create an outline following the inverted pyramid approach.
After completing your outline, write your story. Be sure to include a descriptive title and your name(s).
When you are finished, turn your article in on Google Classroom.