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3 Write a news report about a person or group who works to protect our
cultural heritage. You can use the interview notes below or write about a
person or group that you know of.

1 Read the interview notes.

Chen Lei, Wuhan Protectors of the Past, Wuhu

senior teacher protect old houses
takes photos of old buildings help repair buildings
wants to preserve cultural heritage look for cultural relics

interviews old people show cultural relics to the public
writes about the buildings raise money
visits schools to tell students about … repair temples and cultural relics

2 Draft a news report in which you explain what the person or group does.

A PICTURE IS WORTH A
Write a title to get the THOUSAND WORDS
Headline readers’ attention. Chen Lei is a senior
teacher who takes photos
Lead sentence Tell the readers who, what, of old buildings in Wuhan
where, and why. in order to preserve the
city’s cultural heritage.

Explain what the
Body person or group does.

Tell the reader Use relative clauses. Every day, Chen Lei takes
the facts, details, his camera and …
examples, etc. Use quotes and
paraphrases.

End with a short Neither people nor
Ending summary to help the buildings last forever, but
readers remember the Chen Lei’s photos can
help us remember them.
main idea.

3 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to help each other revise the drafts.
Is there a title?
Does the lead sentence tell the reader about the situation?
Has the writer included details and explanations?
Are there quotes and paraphrases?
Does the writer use relative clauses to identify people, places, things, times, etc.?

Does the writer end with a short summary?
Are there any grammar or spelling mistakes?

4 Put up your news report in the classroom.

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