Headline Writing TIPS

Use "A" "an" "the" in headlines.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Be humorous and punny in your headlines every chance you get.

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• Don't

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.3D

If the story includes audio, video or photo gallery, say so in the headline.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2A

Present tense for present and past stories, future tense for future stories.

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• Don't

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Active voice, strong verbs in headlines.

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CCSS.W.9-10.4

Use full names of people unless they are well known.

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• Don't

Use key words and phrases as this will help searches find you and your work!

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

Make it clear why the reader should care about the story.

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CCSS.W.9-10.3E

Strive to make every headline an attention grabber.

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• Don't

Use passive verbs that only tell.

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• Don't