Sports Reporting - Descriptive Writing and Interviewing

Take your students on an exciting journey into the world of sports reporting with this mini unit! Designed for middle schoolers, "Sports Reporting" offers a dynamic blend of writing, critical thinking, and media literacy skills development. From crafting descriptive sports articles to conducting engaging interviews and spectating kickball games, this unit provides hands-on activities that will captivate your students' interest and unleash their creativity.

Aligned with Common Core Standards for 6th grade English Language Arts, this unit covers key areas such as writing informative/explanatory texts (W.2), conducting research (W.7), listening and speaking skills (SL.1), and engaging effectively in collaborative discussions (SL.1). Students will also practice descriptive writing (W.3) and hone their ability to ask open-ended questions (W.4) while exploring the exciting world of sports journalism.

With ready-to-use lesson guides, activities, and assessment tool, "Sports Reporting" makes it easy for teachers to integrate real-world relevance into their curriculum and empower students to become confident writers and critical thinkers. Whether you're a language arts teacher, a journalism instructor, or simply looking for a fun and engaging unit to inspire your students, "Sports Reporting" is sure to hit a home run in your classroom!