“The Ransom of Red Chief” Assessment Newspaper Article

EXTRA, EXTRA ,READ ALL ABOUT IT! You are a reporter for the local newspaper in Summit, Alabama. You have been assigned to report the kidnapping of Johnny Dorset AKA Red Chief. This is an exciting opportunity for you since nothing like this has ever happened in the small town of Summit, Alabama.

Your Task First you will have to collect the facts by using your textbook. You will answer 5 questions to prepare for the reporting of this event. What are these questions?

The 5 Ws must be answered when reporting a news story. Where did the kidnapping take place? Where did they keep the victim? When did the story take place? Time of day? Lapse of time? Who was involved in the kidnapping? Why did the kidnapping occur? What did the kidnappers want from Dorset? Why? What happened during the time that Johnny was kidnapped? Describe and use specific details from the story. How did the kidnapping end?

Your Task 1. Use your textbook to answer the questions for the 5 Ws. Cite page #s as you answer the questions. 2. Next, Read the example newspaper article to begin your rough draft. 3. Write your own newspaper using the answers to the questions. Use the example article as a guide.

Requirements Catchy Headline (Title) An attention-getting introduction Supporting paragraphs with specific details Original quotes from at least 2 characters from the story (ex. “I never had so much fun in my life,” said Johnny) or (ex. “I made them pay me $250.00 to take him off their hands,” Mr. Dorset exclaimed.

Be Creative! Use your BEST WRITING!!