The Feature Presentation
Module 1, Activity 5.4- Writing the Feature Article
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Introduction:

You have already started the research for your feature article. In this lesson, you will continue through the writing process to finish your feature and have a chance to edit others' work.

Activities:

Task One - Organizing
You should start by organizing the information you have gained through your research. Create a page with the following headings and begin organizing what you have found out about your subject:

1. Background information
2. Observations made by others
3. Specific quotes from others
4. Interview information from subject
5. Specific quotes from subject
6. Observations from the interview (physical appearance, demeanor)

Task Two - Prewriting
Once you have organized your research, review the information on writing and organizing a feature. Begin looking for a theme or a thread in your own research. Once you have decided on a theme, you can begin making jot notes for specific paragraphs.

You may want to start by creating an outline.

Resources:

- research completed in previous classes
- Feature Outline
- Feature Checklist - two copies for each student
- Feature Evaluation

Task Four - Revising and Editing
Using one of the checklists provided, read your own work to see if there is anything you need to revise or add.

Once you have revised your work, find a partner. Your job is to use the second checklist provided to edit your partner's work. You are also responsible for making comments and suggestions for your partner on the bottom of the checklist.

Task Five - Publishing
Make necessary changes and then hand-in the feature article.