The Riddle of the Black Panther

We are studying persuasive news articles and feature articles this term and today the students worked through a learning object called, The Riddle of the Black Panther, in which they play the role of a news reporter who has to investigate whether or not there is in fact a black panther in the town of Flotsam. As reporters, the students have to interview various people as sources of evidence and decide whether or not they are reliable. The students really enjoyed this activity and it is a great role playing opportunity whereby they use their own judgements and investigative 'know how' to track down the infamous panther.