Writing a Press Release Worksheet

Writing Worksheet · Grades 6–9

Writing a Press Release Worksheet

A printable writing worksheet for grades 6-9 on writing a press release. Students learn how to announce news with a headline and the five Ws, answer eight questions, then plan their own. A complete answer key is included.

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Subject

Writing

Grades

Grades 6–9

Skill Focus

Writing a Press Release, functional writing

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Lesson Overview

About this worksheet

A press release announces news to reporters with a clear headline and the key facts in a formal style. This worksheet teaches the parts and guides students to plan one.

The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains press releases with labeled examples. Section A has eight questions about the form. Section B on page 2 has four planning tasks.

Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers and sample responses. The worksheet pairs well with the Writing a News Report and Five-Paragraph Essay Outline worksheets.

How to Use This Lesson

Read the reference box and review the parts of a press release.

Answer the eight questions in Section A on page 1.

Plan your own press release in Section B on page 2.

Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.

Pair with the Writing a News Report Worksheet for news writing.

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