Aim: How can utilize the research methods we learned to write our informative feature about Michael Jordan and the number 23?

Do Now: Let's review.

What is an informative feature?

How do we evaluate the difference between the news story and the informative feature?

What was the basic news story about? Hint: The Lebron James story we read...

How would you apply what we learned about internet research to the research of your team's article?

What would happen if you clicked on a link about Michael Jordan that said that he was a space alien? Would you believe it, based on what you learned?

(class discussion)

Okay, now I want to formally write down the teams of two that you will be working in. Please, if you have not already, pick one other person to work with for this article... (30 sec.)

Now, I want you to take 20 minutes and start reseaching about Michael Jordan and his greatness!

If I were you, I would copy and paste all the websites that have great information, expert opinion, and quotes, about Mike and put them on a word document that you can store on the hard drive, or e-mail to yourself for Monday.

Remember- an informative feature should inform, be well written, and entertain the reader!

Here's the definition again:

This is an Informative Sports Feature – these are stories that report on larger trends in sports and usually rely on research and expert opinion. For example, if a player passes out from dehydration or an NFL player collapses during training camp, the feature will use this event to discuss the importance of proper diet and nutrition.

Qualities of a Feature Story
• Feature stories are descriptive and full of detail.
• Feature stories generally have a strong narrative line.
• Feature stories have a strong lead that grabs readers and makes them want to read on.
• Feature stories often depend on interviews.
• Feature stories include quotations from the person(s) involved.
• Feature stories combine facts and opinion, with a focus on the human interest side of the story. While they can report news, the news content is not of primary importance.
• Feature stories both educate and entertain. They can include colorful detail as well as humor.
• Feature stores contain the voice of the writer.
• Feature stories can be organized in a variety of ways (i.e., chronologically, narrative fashion).
• Feature stories often put the “meat” on the “skeletal bones” of a news story.

Okay, finish copying and pasting all the good sources you found on a word doc. or in an e-mail, so you can use them Monday...


Let's spend some the rest of the day writing the LEAD (begining) of our story together.