Writing Articles for the CAA
Year 11 English/Media Studies New Zealand Curriculum 45 minutes
What is the CAA?
Creative and Critical Achievement standard NCEA Level 1 English/Media Studies Demonstrates writing skills for specific purposes Real-world application of language skills
What Makes a Good Article?
Think about articles you've read recently What grabbed your attention? What kept you reading?
Key Elements of Article Writing
Compelling headline that draws readers in Strong lead paragraph with hook Clear structure with logical flow Evidence and examples to support points Appropriate tone for target audience
Types of Articles for CAA
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Headline Workshop
Work in pairs to create headlines Choose a current news topic Write 3 different headlines for the same story Share and compare with the class
Research and Evidence
Use credible sources for information Interview relevant people when possible Include statistics and facts Verify information from multiple sources Keep detailed notes and citations
Writing Wisdom
"The first draft of anything is garbage." - Ernest Hemingway Remember: writing is rewriting! Every great article goes through multiple drafts
CAA Assessment Criteria
Purpose and audience awareness Language features and techniques Structure and organization Ideas and content quality Conventions of the chosen text type
Your Article Planning
Choose your article type and topic Identify your target audience Create an outline with main points List your research sources Draft your headline and opening paragraph