Writing Worksheet · Grades 4–6
Writing a News Report Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-6 on writing a news report: answering who, what, when, where, and why with facts and a clear headline. Students match eight details to the five Ws, then write report parts in four prompts. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 4–6
Skill Focus
Writing a News Report, informational writing
Lesson Length
15 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A news report tells readers the facts about something that happened by answering the five Ws near the beginning: who, what, when, where, and why. A report sticks to facts rather than opinions and usually opens with a short headline. This worksheet teaches students to organize a report around the five Ws.
Section A gives eight details about a lost-puppy story and asks students which W each detail answers. The reference box teaches the five Ws using a school-science-fair example whose details are not reused in the items.
Section B asks students to list the five Ws, write a headline, explain why reports use facts not opinions, and write a sentence that answers when and where. Page 3 is a complete answer key. The skill builds clear informational writing.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and list the five Ws on the board.
Complete Section A independently – have students ask which W each detail answers.
Work Section B item 10 together: write a headline as a class.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check or teacher review.
Pair with the Informational Writing Worksheet or the Summary Writing Worksheet for a nonfiction mini-unit.
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Writing a News Report Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-6 on writing a news report: answering who, what, when, where, and why with facts and a clear headline. Students match eight details to the five Ws, then write report parts in four prompts. A complete answer key is included.
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