A conversation with someone from whom you will write about in the story.

The characters that creates any block of texts.

The description of a photo AND the story behind the photo. Will often include a quote. Must include first and last name of student along with grade level.

A writers specific focus on a broader topic. For example, On a theater spread: The star of the musical was almost late to opening night because he was pitching in the state final game, as opposed to fax and figures about the star.

The overall feel and personality of the look of your book.

Identification of the person who said the words being quoted or paraphrased. Crediting a quote to its source. Should be written: Comma quote name said.

Person who provided information.

A line of large type used to with falls in the copy below. Introduces the topic and serves as a main dual point of interest on the spread. Should have an active verb.

Also called a deck, this is a smaller headline accompanying the main headline and providing specific, detailed information about the story.

An attention-grabbing introduction, setting a tone for the story. Usually answers as many as 5Ws and H as possible.

Cannot be answered with one or two words. Requires to respondent to describe actions and reactions, and could have a different response from every person you ask.

A direct statement a reporter obtains through a face-to-face interview. Quotes are included word-for-word and copy, or set off of quotation marks and include attribution.

The subject of the sentence performs the action.

Who, what, where, when, why, and how

Story should have most important information first

This type of story being told. We will cover this in class.