Here are the final instructions for the Feature Article.
The Feature Article is due on Wednesday, 12/17. Don't be late!
You will interview an adult who was threatened by a natural disaster—like the recent brushfires—and write up their story as if it were an article in a newspaper. You will also research the disaster and include information about the disaster itself—separate from the person you interviewed—in the article.
Your article must include
❏ A headline
❏ Eight paragraphs
One paragraph introduction
Three paragraphs telling the story of the person you interviewed
Three paragraphs telling about the disaster
One paragraph conclusion
❏ Article must include at least three quotes from your interview
❏ Quotes must be integrated into the story with correct punctuation
❏ Article must include at least three facts from your research
❏ Facts must include parenthetical citations in the article
❏ Must include a works cited list with all entries in correct MLA format
❏ No wikipedia, ask.com, or search engine (google, blackle, etc.) in your works cited list
❏ Article must be written in third person—no I, me, we, my, etc. (except in a quote)
❏ Article must be typed on the computer
❏ Article must be written in 12-point Palatino or Times
❏ Article must be printed in black ink or toner
Special note about plagiarism:
If you plagiarize any part of your article you will receive a zero for this project.
Here is a pdf file of the grader.
