· The current events committee is responsible for “fast-breaking”
stories. Each group member chooses one topic and independently drafts
a historically accurate news story about the event or topic.
· The editorial page committee focuses on a controversial issue.
Two members of the group draft opposing editorials, while the other
members each draft a letter in response to one of the editorials.
· Members of the feature article committee select a person to interview
or choose important places or ideas to write about. Each member
should draft a human interest feature article that explores the content in
depth.
· Members of the graphic design committee work with the other
groups to create appropriate visuals for the newspaper. Visuals may
include graphs, charts, maps, time lines, diagrams of battles, political
cartoons, and so on.