Use these section categories to serve as a basis for outlining several sections that students will create for their school newspaper. Once a list has been decided upon have students select a section to work on. Have students meet in section groups and brainstorm possible story ideas. Have each student choose one or two stories to research and write-up. Once students have completed their rough drafts, ask group members to exchange their papers for peer editing and submit a copy to you for teacher editing.
Students incorporate the critiques of the teacher and their peer editor to produce final drafts.