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What's the headline?

Activity type: Matching and writing headlines

Time: 10–15 minutes

Preparation:  Click here to download the sheet of newspaper articles and headlines. Print it out. Photocopy one sheet for each student.

Procedure: Have students form pairs. Give students a sheet, and have them work with a partner to match each article with the correct headline. When everyone is finished, tell them to write their own headlines for the two short articles at the bottom of the sheet. Then ask the pairs to share their headlines with the class.

Option: Have each pair write a headline. Then combine pairs into form groups of four or five students. The pairs should exchange headlines and write a short article to match the headline they are given.

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