NEWSDAY IN EDUCATION
Multimedia Program
Use the power of the
DAILY NEWSPAPER, TELEVISION NEWS and RADIO PROGRAMS
to improve English Language Arts Skills.

TOPIC. In the opening sentence, DESCRIBE the multitude
Present details about the SETTING, where these situations
lurk, and the CAST - the people or things which might scar
young minds. End this section with your OPINION about
childhood in our Digital Age.

BODY

This section of the essay offers SPECIFIC DETAILS about
some of the dangers presented in the article and video
clip. Organize this section in ORDER OF IMPORTANCE,
with the most pressing issues coming first and the less
important ones later in the paragraph. The point of this
style of essay is to WARN and INFORM people about a
situation, so be very clear on what people can and should
do to remain healthy. Only at the end of the entire essay
should your opinions and feelings be revealed.

CONCLUSION

The final section of the CAUTIONARY ESSAY is where you
TELL your readers how you feel about childhood and the
care parents must take in raising their kids. End this
section with a look to the future. How will “you” protect your
offspring from the dangers of the Digital World?
The Nature and Structure of a CAUTIONARY ESSAY
A CAUTIONARY ESSAY seeks to warn readers of some threat or situation that may affect
them. It uses facts and details to present the situation and advises the precautions to take to
lessen the risk and danger. A CAUTIONARY ESSAY is usually written in three sections.
PRE-WRITING OUTLINE
SETTING

CAST

OPINION ON TOPIC


LIST THE VARIOUS DANGERS FACING KIDS

WORST CHILDHOOD DANGER

NEXT-WORST DANGER

LEAST DANGEROUS


RE-STATE THE WORST DANGER FACED BY CHILDREN

STATE YOUR OPINION ON WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

WHAT ARE SOME FUTURE DANGERS KIDS MAY FACE?
“My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and Ronnie
James Dio – rock singer for Black Sabbath

The events and issues we face as children, remain with us throughout our lives.  The formative early years can
propel kids towards a wonderful life, or doom them to relive and suffer from past misfortunes.  

Situation
Write a CAUTIONARY ESSAY about the dangers parents must look out for while
raising their young children.
Gossiping
Victimized
Harass
Savvy
Curriculum
Block
Ostracized
Cyber stalking
Nine   (nine-year olds have been bullied on the Internet)
Thirty  (30% percent of kids experienced cyberharassment)
for the
Childhood Dangers
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