## 1.3 NEWSPAPER- GLOBAL ISSUES

For this assignment you are going to make a newspape about differen examples of globalization. First you are going do research online and clearly divide the tasks. Subsequently you are all going to carry out your own task and write your own article. The idea is that you and that you produce a nice and carefully made newspaper together.

Assignment

Your teacher has made a group 9 or 10 pupils. You will form the newspaper’s editorial staff with this group. All of you will be given 1 ) the task to write an article about globalization 2) and in addition a task within the editorial staff responsible for producing the final newspaper.

1) Article on 1 Example of Globalization

Write a small newspaper article (1 A4, approximately 500 words). This article has to examine one specific example of globalization. In this article you explain the influence of your example on different parts of the world. You will also need to judge whether your ‘global issues’ is positive or negative development for mankind. Include pictures and maps in to finalize your article.

- Pick one interesting example of globalization.Go online and find information on this topic (don’t forget to mention the sources you use)
- Form your own opinion on this topic and start writing your text. You need to use the essay format on the next page.

2) Task-Editorial Staff

Next to wrting your own article, every group member will be repsonsible for making the newspaper as realistic as possible. Think off all the extra elements that ussually appear in a news paper; commercials,puzzles, sports-page, horoscopes, weather-forcast etecetera. The more your

Then your paper should have a name:

- An appropriate name
- A colophon (who worked on this paper, who did what?)

Time:

You and your group will be given two full lessons for this assignment. At the end of the last lesson the paper should be completed! This also means the lay-out and spelling. You will have to work hard. Your teacher is there to assist you when necessary.

Assessment:

Your teacher will pay attention to the following:

- whether the information is correct and there is enough in the paper (has the research been carried out well?)
- whether the paper is neatly organized (no spelling mistakes, beautiful lay-out, name and time appropriate?)

TIP: HOW TO WRITE A SMALL NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Step 1.Research & Analysis: Start the writing process by researching your topic. Search the internet and make yourself an expert. Don’t forget to save the websites & sources you need for your article.

Step 2. Introduction: Now sit down and try to write a small introduction. The introduction should grab the reader's attention and set up the issue (’s) you want to adres. (<100 words). Do not forget to give your article a catchy title.

Step 3, Paragraphs: Each individual paragraph should be focused on a single example of your topic. (< 300 words)

Step 4. Conclusion: Wrap up your essay and end with some memorable thoughts or some call to action. For this assignment you have to argue why your example is a good or bad development. (<100 words)

Step 5. Spelling & Sources:You will probably need to write and rewrite your articlee. Don’t worry, this will only improve the quality of your text. Before handing it in, check your text for typo’s, spelling and grammar mistakes.

Always name the websites, books and/or articles that you have used for information. Use footnotes to state your source