📰 Part 1: Understanding News Articles

🌟 Part 2: Word Bank & Vocabulary

Christian Values Words: kindness, compassion, service, community, blessing, gratitude, stewardship, fellowship

Te Reo Māori:

• whakapono (faith) • aroha (love) • manaakitanga (hospitality) • whakatōhea (unity)

Afrikaans:

• nuus berig (news report) • gemeenskap (community) • waarheid (truth)

Our school shows _____________ (aroha) when we help each other. Writing truthful news shows good _____________ (stewardship) of information.

📝 Part 3: Karakia for Writing

Karakia before writing:

"Kia tau te rangimārie ki a tātou katoa. May peace be with us all as we share our stories with truth and kindness."

📰 Part 4: Step-by-Step Article Writing Guide

Step 1: Write Your Headline

Tips: Keep it short (5-8 words), make it interesting, tell what happened

Example: "Year 6 Students Plant School Garden"

Step 2: Write Your Introduction (First Paragraph)

Answer these questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Example: "Twenty Year 6 students from Greenfield Primary planted vegetables in the school garden yesterday morning to provide fresh food for families in need."

Step 3: Write Your Body (Middle Paragraphs)

Include: More details, quotes from people, interesting facts

Example: "The students worked in teams of four. 'We wanted to show manaakitanga to our community,' said student leader Sarah. The garden will grow carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes."

Step 4: Write Your Conclusion

Tips: Wrap up the story, mention what happens next

Example: "The students plan to harvest the vegetables in three months and donate them to local families."

✏️ Part 5: Plan Your Own School News Article

Who was involved? ________________________________

What happened? __________________________________

When did it happen? ______________________________

Where did it happen? _____________________________

Why was it important? ____________________________

🌈 Part 6: Reflection & Christian Values

Remember: Good journalists write with aroha (love), truth, and respect for their community. Your words can bring people together and share God's blessings!