This graphic organizer follows the Lucy Calkins Investigative Journalism unit of study for 8th grade. It contains multiple ways for students to organize their thoughts on a news story/event before they generate their final news article for the unit. Included are: a 5 W's chart, an interview list chart, a creating interview questions chart, (optional: press conference details), and an organization and craft questions for students to consider before drafting. Finally, there is a blank organizer fo