NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

A worksheet for students to identify the main idea in headlines

1. Download the file and make copies for students.

2. Review what a headline is  (mini-sentences that succinctly express the angle or perspective of the article.)   and define “main idea”:

—      a 4-8 word statement.

—      the most important thought

—      a generalization that’s first in rank or importance

—      the principal view

3.  Distribute the worksheet and ask students to identify the topic (Super Bowl).

4. Monitor the activity and offer help as needed. You may prepare a glossary ( 5-8 new words) beforehand for students to help them work with the headlines.

4. Ask students to work in pairs and find the main ideas in the 6 headlines.

5. Invite pairs of students to sit with another pair and talk about the main ideas. If there were differences, have a general discussion with the class.

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#media #review #mass #newspaper #headlines