Read through the following stories….
WAR IN IRAQ
http://abcnews.go.com/International/PollVault/story?id=1389228
PASSWORDS FOR CHOCOLATE
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3639679.stm
GEOGRAPHY Results
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/11/1126_021120_TVGeoRoperSurvey.html
Draw the following chart on a piece of paper and log your observations about the story. You may use a graphic organizer that you are more familiar with to record your comparisons such as a three-circle Venn Diagram.
Think about the structure of the stories rather than focusing on the content.
What are some of the story elements that are in both?
What is different in the three stories?
Rank the stories (1 to 3 with 1 being your favorite format for a survey story).
Give your reasons why you support your choices.
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Story 2 |
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Story 3 |
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