You’ve Got the

“Scoop”

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Grade 6This activity addresses the

following Missouri Standards:

• Distinguish between summaries and direct quotations in their writing (MO 1.8; 2.1)

• Restate the ideas of others (MO 2.2; 2.3)

You’ve Got the“Scoop”

You are head reporter for your school newspaper. Your school is thinking about requiring all students to wear uniforms. You’ve been asked to write an article for the school paper voicing opinions of both students and teachers.

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You’ve Got the“Scoop”

You get started right away!

You interview both students and teachers for your story.

Now, you must write your story to share the information you uncovered in your interviews.

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You’ve Got the“Scoop”

Assignment:

Write a brief article describing the opinions of students and teachers in your school.

Include several opinions- using at least one direct quote and one summary in your article.

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You’ve Got the“Scoop”

“I think that making us wear uniforms will only make kids mad. I don’t like the idea of having my school pick my clothes.”

- Andrew, 5th Grade

“I like the idea of wearing uniforms. It would mean I would have to spend less time worrying about what to wear each morning.” - Mandy, 6th Grade

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You’ve Got the“Scoop”

“If students have to wear uniforms, they will spend more time on schoolwork and less time fussing over what they are wearing.”

- Miss Zero, 3rd Grade

“I don’t care for the uniform idea because it restricts kids’ freedom to choose.” - Mr. C., 1st Grade

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