Rodwell Journalism
Lesson Plans
March 29-April 2, 2021
Journalism
Monday, March 29
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Test Your Knowledge”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom
Tuesday, March 30
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Test Your Knowledge”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom
Wednesday, March 31
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Test Your Knowledge”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom
Thursday, April 1
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Between the Lines”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom
Friday, April 2
Framework: W.5.JI.6
Objective: Identify news elements (e.g., conflict, consequence, human interest, prominence, proximity,
timeliness)
Activities: Bell Work. NY Times Upfront. Read “Biden’s Challenge” article and complete worksheet (“Between the Lines”).
Resources: NY Times Upfront on Google Classroom
