Newspaper Article Template

Read all about it! Have students step into the role of a journalist with this fun newspaper-themed writing activity! In this versatile worksheet, learners are invited to create the front page of a fictional newspaper that would have been distributed immediately after the event of their choosing. Students will write an article—complete with a headline, pictures, captions, and more—about a key moment from a book or novel, a current event, or a significant historical event.

This three-page worksheet includes details about the assignment with a sample layout, a graphic organizer for planning, and a newspaper template that students can use to create their final product. For added fun, have students cut out their template and display their newspapers, inviting others to “Read all about it!”

Ideal for a wide range of learners in upper elementary and middle school, this flexible worksheet is a perfect addition to any book or novel study, or use it to supplement studies of current or historical events! Click "View answer key" for a grading rubric designed to help evaluate students' projects.