Write Like a Journalist

This worksheet helps students learn how to write clear, factual, and unbiased prompts by directing an AI to produce journalistic-style writing. Through role definition, task specification, audience awareness, and constraint-setting, learners strengthen informational writing skills, objectivity, precision, and purposeful communication while practicing responsible AI use.

Skills Reinforced

• Journalistic Writing Principles – Emphasize accuracy, clarity, objectivity, and factual tone.
• Audience & Purpose Awareness – Tailor prompts to match the needs of readers and reporting goals.
• Bias & Objectivity Analysis – Practice identifying and avoiding biased or opinionated language.
• Precision in Prompting – Write detailed instructions that lead to reliable, news-style output.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to introduce journalism concepts in a clear, accessible way.
• Structured Prompt Sections – Step-by-step guidance supports organized, purposeful writing.
• Real-World Application – Connects classroom writing skills to authentic media and reporting tasks.
• Flexible Use – Works well for ELA units, media literacy lessons, technology integration, or enrichment.
• No-Prep Printable – Easy to use in both classroom and homeschool settings.

This printable worksheet helps students build strong informational writing habits by practicing how to give clear, unbiased instructions to an AI. By defining roles, clarifying tasks, setting constraints, and considering audience and purpose, learners develop critical thinking, media literacy, and precise communication skills. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool environment, this activity offers a practical, engaging way to explore journalistic writing while reinforcing ethical and thoughtful use of AI tools.

This worksheet is part of our Prompt Sandwich Template collection.