April 3

Year 9 it is important to be able to distinguish between fact and opinion. Creating a newsletter is a lot like writing a newspaper. One has to be mindful to present facts to the public. It is fine to express our opinion, but that opinion should be based on facts.

Remember a fact is something that is true and can be proven.

Fact!There are nine planets in our solar system.Fact!The earth is the third planet from the sun.
These are facts that we can prove to be true. The answer will always be the same.

Let's take a little quiz and see how you do;-D

Now, let's get back to our Investigation

1. What is a newsletter? Research this topic. Explain in your own words completely. Give an example of a newsletter.
2. Name (at least) 2 programs that can be used to easily create a newsletter. Give details.
3. Why are we using Microsoft Publisher? Justify your answer.
Using this website “ Creating High School Newsletters ”research the following areas:

http://www.online.tusc.k12.al.us/shortc/newsltrs/introduction.htm
4. What are the characteristics of an effective newsletter? Explain.
5. What are the steps of putting together a newsletter? Explain.