📰 Week 6: News Article Writing

Unit 10: Kai, Culture and Climate — Surviving Scarcity
Write a news article: "Climate Change Hits Hamilton's Kai"

📝 Writing Task: Write a news article (300-400 words) about how climate change is affecting food (kai) in Hamilton/Waikato. Use information from the case study and rainfall analysis.

📋 Article Structure

News Article Format:

  1. Headline: Catchy title that summarizes the story
  2. Lead Paragraph: Who, What, When, Where, Why (the most important information)
  3. Body Paragraphs: Details, facts, quotes, examples
  4. Conclusion: Summary and what might happen next

✍️ Your Article

Headline:


Lead Paragraph (Who, What, When, Where, Why):





Body Paragraph 1: The Problem (Flooding/Drought)

Include: What happened? When? How did it affect food production?






Body Paragraph 2: Impact on People

Include: Who is affected? Farmers? Families? Māori communities? What are the consequences?






Body Paragraph 3: Solutions & Future

Include: How are people adapting? What can be done? What does the future look like?






Conclusion:

Include: Summary and what might happen next




💡 Writing Tips

  • Use facts: Include data from your rainfall graph analysis
  • Be specific: Name places, crops, communities affected
  • Include quotes: "A local farmer said..." or "According to..."
  • Connect to scarcity: Explain how climate change creates food scarcity
  • Use kaitiakitanga: Mention Māori perspectives on caring for the environment
  • Write clearly: Short sentences, clear language

📝 Key Words to Include

Make sure you use these words in your article:

Scarcity
Climate Change
Food Production
Adaptation
Kaitiakitanga
Trade-offs
💡 Extension: Add a photo caption or create a simple illustration to go with your article. What image would best show the impact of climate change on food?