Newspaper Report writing

What is the byline?

• The title of the article
• Contains the name of the place where the story took place
• The secondary heading for the article
• Contains the name of the person who wrote the article

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

What does the 1st paragraph contain in the newspaper article?

• Answers the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how

• Is a long introduction to the article

• Has quotations from authority figures

• Contains who wrote the article

What is added in the last paragraph?

• Extra detail which is about the event

• Related but less important information

• Quotes and information

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.W.4.2B

What tense is the news report written in?

• Present tense; the story is happening right now
• Past tense; the story already happened
• Future tense; the story is going to happen
• Wednesday tense; doesn't exist....

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

Why are news reports written?

• To inform the world of terrible stories that lead to death and other unfortunate events
• To inform citizens of events which are happening in the world locally and internationally
• To make sure people have jobs
• To give people something to do in the morning when they drink their coffee

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CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

What is a headline?

• The person who wrote the article
• The beginning of the actual article
• The end of the actual article
• The title of the news report

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

What should a newspaper title be?

• Snappy

• Include alliteration

• Long and detailed

• A photo

What is the job of a headline?

• To tell you all the information about the article

• To give you enough information so you don't have to carry on reading.

• To tell you what the weather is.

• To interest the reader, so that they carry on reading.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Paragraphs in a news report are generally...

• Short, factual and easy to read.

• Long, descriptive and full of detail.

• not used.

• Should have subheadings

Select the two. The conclusion of your reports should:

• Give a summary of what the most recent information is on the news story

• Suggest a change that needs to occur and gives the writer's personal opinion

• Give a prediction of what might happen next in the situation.

• End with a quote from an expert witness