1. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Define a Feature Article Objective: To recognize some of the unique characteristics and “features of feature articles. Focusing Question: What are the characteristics of a feature article? Strategy: To develop an understanding of the genre by examining examples and non- examples.

2. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Mini Lesson Feature articles appear in magazines, newspapers and on the web Often “human interest” stories Different from news articles The four main characteristics of a feature article: –They have a focused topic –They provide a new angle –They have “features” –They go in-depth.

3. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Writer’s Work Time 1.Read the assigned articles in the Feature Articles Packet (Handout 1.1a). 2.Look for the characteristics of a feature article. 3.Read article fully if it seems to be a feature article. 4.Record the title, author and evidence in your notebook. 5.Do the same with the next article you think is a feature article.

4. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary What are the characteristics of a feature article? Which of the articles contain these characteristics? Start thinking about possible topics for your feature article.