The 2024-25 New York Times Writing Curriculum offers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to various writing genres and types of composing. The curriculum is designed to help students learn how to write for a real audience by exploring news, features, essays, interviews, photos, videos, podcasts, and graphics featured in The New York Times.
The writing curriculum consists of nine units, each focusing on a different type of composing found in real-world sources. These units serve as a roadmap for teachers and an invitation for students to explore their creativity and voice. By providing opportunities for publication, the curriculum aims to empower students to move beyond consuming media to become creators themselves.
While some units highlight mediums such as photography or podcasting, writing remains at the core of each one. Students are encouraged to engage in written reflection, planning, organizing, outlining, scripting, summarizing, and processing throughout the units. Just like Times journalists who incorporate multimedia elements into their reports, students are invited to do the same.
The curriculum is designed to inspire students to recognize the value of their voices, make choices about how to express themselves, and connect with a global audience. By emphasizing the importance of writing in all forms of communication, the curriculum aims to equip students with the skills needed to effectively communicate their ideas and stories.
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