8th Grade Biography- Computer Lab
Objective- students will be able to create a newspaper with important highlights and life
events of their subject
Today- 9/24
choose a template- Mrs. Sulentor will help you
1.THE BACKGROUNDER: this type of feature article goes back in time to
provide the historical context behind the news.
You will provide a brief background- intro to who your subject is about. 5-8
sentences- major highlights
2. Article on the highlights of their early childhood- stories, incidents etc.
Add a picture/ image of your subject.
you can choose to make it into an interview, a synopsis (If you have another idea,
please run it by your teacher first)
3. Article on why they inspire you? Personal Column from the authors point of
view.