Writing a Newspaper Article

What formula do you need to remember when writing a news article?

• 5H's + H

• 5H's + W

• 5W's + H

• 5xS + W

The structure of a newspaper article means that the start is always .......

• The most news-worthy and important information

• a quote from a member of the public

• Additional details to the main summary in order of importance

• Background information

The structure of a newspaper article means that the MIDDLE is always .......

• The most news-worthy and important information

• a quote from a member of the public

• Additional details to the main summary in order of importance

• Background information

The structure of a newspaper article means that the LAST PART is always .......

• The most news-worthy and important information

• a quote from a member of the public

• Additional details to the main summary in order of importance

• Background information

Quotes usually come from which THREE sources....?

• A random person

• A person of authority in a role related to the story

• A member of the public for a local newspaper

• An eye witness

• Someone in the newspaper journalist team

Headline language for a tabloid newspaper is usually......... and ..............?

• Formal

• Complicated

• Simple

• Sensationalised

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, "He asked for more cash."

• He wants more money.

• I need some extra money.

• Better give him more dough.

• He requested more money.

What is the definition of 'audience' in writing?

• The readers that the text is intended for.

• A group of people listening at a concert.

• The reason the text is written.

• Anyone who is reading the text.

What is the definition of 'purpose' in writing?

• The meaning of life.

• A Justin Bieber album.

• The reader the text is intended for.

• The reason the text is written (e.g. to entertain, inform or persuade).