Going For Answers

Worksheet Description

This Story Pitch Forms worksheet is a tool for organizing and planning a journalistic story. It guides the user through defining the main idea of the story and its relevance to students, suggesting a focus on educational or youth-related topics. The worksheet prompts the user to detail the basic elements of reporting: who, when, where, why, and how. Additionally, it provides space for the user to list what they already know and what they need to find out, as well as where they will seek answers, encouraging thorough preparation for the reporting process.

The worksheet is teaching students the crucial aspects of developing a story pitch for journalism or writing projects. It emphasizes the need to clearly define the story’s premise and its significance to the intended audience. Students learn to outline the foundational questions that underpin good reporting, which helps them to structure their investigation and storytelling coherently. The worksheet also encourages critical thinking and research skills, prompting students to identify knowledge gaps and consider where to obtain the necessary information to complete their story.