Level 3 • Lesson 28 — Write announcements or newsletters

Objective

I can write a short announcement or newsletter blurb with a strong headline, the 5Ws (who, what, when, where, why), and a clear call to action in a friendly, concise tone.

Materials

Pencil ✏️ / keyboard
Sample newsletter template
Tracing Pad (below) for planning words and headlines

Tip: Readers skim. Use short sentences, helpful bold words, and clear dates/times.

Mini-lesson — Make it easy to read fast

Headline: Catchy + specific. Example: Join Our Park Clean-Up This Saturday!
5Ws: Answer who, what, when, where, why (and how if needed).
Tone: Friendly and positive. Use present tense and action verbs.
Format: Use short sentences, bullets, and bold for key info.
CTA: End with what to do next: Sign up, bring gloves, reply by Friday.

Guided Practice — Plan on the Pad

Plan an announcement for a Book Swap Day at school. Jot words for each part:

Headline words: book, swap, Saturday, bring
5Ws: Who (students & families), What (book swap), When (Sat 10–12), Where (school gym), Why (share stories)
CTA: Bring 2–3 books; label your name.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build clear announcement lines

Drag the chips into the slots to make strong newsletter lines. Keep punctuation at the end.

JoinourBookSwapthisSaturday!

WhoStudentsandfamilies

WhatBring2to3gentlyusedbooks.

WhenSaturday1000to1200.

WhereSchoolgymbythefrontentrance.

WhySharestoriesandfindnewfavorites.

Pleaselabelyourbookswithyourname.

Bringareusablebagtocarryyourswaps.

QuestionsEmailthelibraryteamtoday.

Readersloveshortfriendlysentences.

Useboldwordsfordatesandplaces.

Endwithaclearcalltoaction.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) What is the main job of a headline?

To explain every detail To grab attention quickly To list every name

2) Which set shows the 5Ws?

what, wow, well, wish, why when, where, whether, while, who who, what, when, where, why

3) Best tone for a school newsletter:

friendly and clear silly and confusing angry and long

4) Which line is a call to action?

The event takes place in June. Sign up by Friday to join the team. The field is green.

5) Which is the best headline?

Things Information Volunteers Needed for Garden Day

6) What should be near the top?

date and place jokes unrelated facts

7) Choose the clearest sentence.

Our wonderful extremely amazing group in a very large space is... Our class meets in the art room at 3:15. The space is a place for things.

8) A newsletter should mostly use…

short sentences and bullets very long paragraphs only pictures

9) Pick the best closing line.

That’s everything forever. See you there—bring a friend! We like things sometimes.

10) Which detail fits a newsletter about a Bake Sale?

The library opens at 9 pm. I like dogs. Cookies cost €1 and funds help the art club.

11) What does CTA stand for?

call to action color to add call the adults

12) Which line uses skimmable formatting?

Please note that considering many factors, we... • When: Wed 3:00 • Where: Room 12 The text is tiny and gray.

13) Best verb for a headline:

Is Was Join

14) What should you check before sharing?

correct date, time, location if every word is huge number of emojis

15) Which is the clearest call to action?

Things might happen. Click the form to sign up now. We have some ideas sometime.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear, specific headline Includes the 5Ws + how (if needed) Friendly, concise tone Skimmable format (bullets / bold) Strong call to action

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a clear announcement with headline + 5Ws + CTA 🙂 I need more practice picking the best details 😅 I’m still working on skimmable formatting

I will practice…

Writing stronger headlines Making bullets for key info Ending with a clear CTA

Lesson 28: Write announcements or newsletters