Space Animals News Article Mentor Text & Writing Project

Introducing our captivating “Animals in Space News Article Writing Unit” - The Ultimate Resource to Explore the Amazing Journey of Laika the Space Dog!
Step into the world of space exploration with our awe-inspiring news article writing unit, centered around the remarkable first dog in space - Laika! This print-and-go writing resource features 10 engaging lessons and worksheets that will take students on a thrilling journey of comprehension, grammar skills, and news article writing. Through a mentor text on Laika’s historic space mission, students will learn the essential features of news articles while mastering direct quotes, adverbials of time, and relative clauses to add depth to their writing.

Benefits:

• Empowering News Article Writing: Our unit teaches the key elements of news articles, equipping students with the tools to craft compelling and informative pieces.
• Cultivating Grammar Proficiency: Through direct quotes, adverbials of time, and relative clauses, students will strengthen their grammar skills, enhancing their writing fluency.
• Inspiring Animal Pioneers: By learning about Laika and other animals in space, students will be inspired by the bravery and contribution of these pioneering animals.

Key Features:

• Historic Space Adventure: Dive into the captivating life of Laika the space dog, igniting curiosity and wonder about animals’ roles in space exploration.
• Comprehensive Writing Lessons: With 10 engaging lessons, students will develop their writing skills, from comprehension and grammar to crafting their own compelling space animal news articles.
• Independent Research: Students will have the opportunity to research their own animal pioneers in space, fostering independent learning and critical thinking.

Embark on a journey of discovery and journalistic excellence with our “Animals in Space News Article Writing Unit.” Witness your students’ growth as they become skilled writers, inspired by the incredible stories of animals in space.

What’s included:

• 10 lesson sequence plan
• Reading comprehension text
• Reading comprehension worksheets
• Features of a news article worksheet
• Grammar worksheet - adverbials of time
• Grammar worksheet - relative clauses
• First draft worksheets
• Adding direct quotes & interviewing worksheet
• News article templates
• Writing checklists

Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite a passion for space exploration and journalism in your students. Grab your writing unit now and set their imaginations soaring with “Animals in Space News Article Writing Unit”! Perfect for fostering curiosity, writing proficiency, and appreciation for animal pioneers in space.