TITANIC NEWSPAPER REPORT
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TITANIC NEWSPAPER REPORT
Transcript of TITANIC NEWSPAPER REPORT
TITANIC
NEWSPAPER REPORT
The unthinkable happens…
The ‘unsinkable’ has sunk!
Thursday 23rd AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
The RMS Titanic sank in the early morning hours of
15 April 1912 in the North Atlantic Ocean, four
days into the ship's maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City.
The Titanic could stay afloat with four of its 16 watertight
compartments flooded, more than anyone could imagine on a ship of its
size. ... As the ice bumped along its starboard side, it punched holes in
the ship's steel plates, flooding six compartments. In a little over two
hours, the Titanic filled with water and sank.
Thursday 23rd AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
Listen to the accounts of Titanic survivors. Take notes of their experiences to gather
information for you newspaper report.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/survivors-of-the-titanic/z4t28xs
Thursday 23rd AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
What did it feel like when they hit the
iceberg? Was she worried? How did her
parents react?
Thursday 23rd AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
What is each
paragraph about? Use the structure to plan
yours.
5 w’s
Before it
hit the
iceberg
Hit the iceberg
and quotes
Lifeboat rescues
Conclusion
Thursday 23rd AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
Plan your newspaper report – you can
use a grid like this. It is attached in the
additional resource section.
Remember it is key ideas and phrases
when planning. Try and stick to it when
writing. Have a look at the wagolls later
in the Powerpoint to help you with more ideas and effective language.
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Features
✓ Name of the newspaper
✓ A bold headline that uses a pun, rhyme or alliteration
✓ A subtitle which gives more information about what
the report is about
✓ Columns
✓ An introduction with 5 W’s (who, what, when, why,
where)
✓ Information about the main events in chronological
order
✓ Pictures with captions
✓ Third person
✓ Past tense
✓ Direct and reported speech (not in the first or second
or last paragraph)
✓ Formal language
✓ Rhetorical questions
✓ A conclusion explaining what might happen next
Remember do not to use the word quote
i.e.
“It was terrible!” quoted a crew survivor.
Use synonyms for said instead i.e. “It was
terrible!” exclaimed a crew survivor.
Friday 24th AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
Friday 24th AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
What do you like? Magpie good
language choices.
Friday 24th AprilLI: to plan and write a newspaper report
TASK
Plan and write your own newspaper report. Use the information you
have gathered.
Remember to:
- Bullet points your ideas into paragraphs first.
- Use the proforma provided in your Titanic pack to write your report on.
- Use the Titanic word bank for support with spelling and alternative
word choices.
- Remain Formal – no contractions; avoid being chatty; and using a
narrative voice. - State the facts.
- Reporting features such as: It is believed; it is rumoured; Passengers
stated. You weren’t actually there so you can’t be sure it is true!
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