ACTIVITY FOR THE DAY: ARTICLES AND HEADLINES, SUMMARIZING CONTENT

Matching newspaper headlines with their respective articles and extracting the "5W's information
requires attention to detail and a careful reading of the entire article. This process helps ensure that the
headline accurately represents the content of the article and that you capture all the essential information for a
concise summary.

INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS. (ASK FACILITATOR FOR
CLARIFICATIONS ONLY---WORK INDEPENDENTLY)

1. Read the Headline:

Start by reading the headline of the newspaper article. The headline usually provides a concise summary of the
main point or topic.

2. Read the Article:

Next, read the entire article carefully. Pay attention to the details, facts, and context presented in the article.

3. Identify the 5W's:

While reading the article, identify the following elements:

Who: Determine who the article is about. This could be individuals, groups, organizations, or any relevant entities
mentioned in the article.

What: Understand the central topic or subject of the article. What is it discussing or reporting on?

Where: Determine the location or locations mentioned in the article. This could be specific places, cities, regions,
or countries.

When: Note the timeframe or date information. When did the events or incidents described in the article occur?

Why: Identify the reasons, motives, or causes behind the events or issues covered in the article.

4. Compare with the Headline:

After identifying the 5W’s information from the article, compare it with the headline. Does the headline
accurately represent the content of the article? Note any discrepancies or variations.

5. Organize your work:

Paste the headlines and the articles on the yellow sheet. On a separate paper, write the summary (5W’s-
Information)

6. Review before submission:

Review your summary to ensure accuracy, coherence, and conciseness. Make sure that the information is
presented in a clear and organized manner.

POINTS: 30
 EXAMPLE:

Headline: "Local Business Owner Donates $100,000 to City Park Renovation"

Article: In a heartwarming act of generosity, Sarah Johnson, a local business
owner, made a substantial contribution to the city's park renovation project.
The donation, totaling $100,000, was announced during a community gathering
on Saturday. The city park, located at Elm Street, has been in need of significant
repairs for several years. With this generous donation, the park's renovation is
expected to commence in the spring of 2023.
Matching and Extracting Information:
Who: Sarah Johnson (local business owner)
What: Donation of $100,000 to City Park Renovation
Where: The city park is located at Elm Street.
When: The donation was announced during a community gathering on
Saturday, and the renovation is expected to begin in the spring of 2023.
Why: The park needed significant repairs, and Sarah Johnson made the
donation to support the renovation.

Comparison with Headline:

The headline accurately represents the article's content. It mentions the local
business owner (Sarah Johnson), the donation amount ($100,000), and the
purpose (City Park Renovation).

NAME: ________________________________ DATE: ______________________________

 SCORE: _____________________________

ACTIVITY FOR THE DAY: ARTICLES AND HEADLINES, SUMMARIZING CONTENT

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