Newspaper

Maycomb Tribune Assignment      

Instructions:

Congratulations!  Mr. Underwood has just hired you as a reporter for the Maycomb Tribune.  

Produce a newspaper that may have been published in Maycomb.  The paper should include one article about the current events from the novel.  Remember to answer the journalistic questions:  who, what, when, where, and why.  Your paper should also include an editorial about a controversial issue facing the people of Maycomb, a letter to the editor from a citizen of Maycomb, and an obituary of someone from the novel who died.  Articles should have headlines and bylines.  Present in an authentic newspaper format.

You need to report on one event that has happened in Maycomb during the novel.  The report must: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW.  Be sure to give readers a detailed description of the event and be objective.  You also need to write an appropriate headline that will get readers to buy the paper.

In addition to the article, you will need to take on the persona of one of the citizens of Maycomb and write a letter to the editor expressing your views on an event, law, or policy.

*Remember to keep the articles authentic to the times, events, and people of Maycomb.*

Requirements:

__ One objective news article at least 200 words in length. (400 if you are in a group)

__ One editorial at least 200 words in length. (400 if you are in a group)

__ One letter to the editor 150-250 words in length. (Either this or obituary if you are independent)

__ One obituary notice 150-250 words in length. (Either this or letter to editor if you are independent)

__  All articles and copy should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman font.

__ Headlines should be typed in 14 point font and bolded.

__ Use columns.

__  All articles and copy must be free from spelling errors.