Female Journalists of World War II

Create Your Own Story

Journalists during World War II braved dangerous conditions to report on the harsh realities of war. In this final activity, you will have the opportunity to create your own front-page news story about a journalist who has covered a modern-day war that has taken place during your lifetime.

Directions:

  1. Choose one of the images from the carousel to use in response to the following question: What skills must a journalist possess that are unique to reporting in a war zone or time of conflict?
  2. Read two or three articles online (using reliable news sources that you have used in class or your teacher recommends) that will support your argument.
  3. Write a short summary in response to the question based on your research and other ideas you have learned about in this case study.

As you write your article, keep the following in mind:

  1. Length: 2–3 paragraphs.
  2. Include basic facts (who, what, where, when, why, how).
  3. Tie your piece back to a specific idea from one of the images provided in the carousel below.
  4. Decide which news format you would like to use, newspaper or website.
  5. Give your article a title and add a headline (a good headline catches the reader’s attention in some way).


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Volume IIV
November 23, 2024
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