Class Newspaper
Feature Articles/Editorial Information and final work Doc
News Articles final work doc
Doc with ideas- Add you name to the 'piece/s' you want to do
News Articles final work doc
Doc with ideas- Add you name to the 'piece/s' you want to do
Term 4, Week 2 News Article
1. Choose a topic and angle. Complete the tasks from Room 13 ICT
2. Interview the appropriate people, research and find all the information you need (add to your google doc)
Interviews. You may want to interview someone to get the facts. Here's what to do:
- Make an appointment. Call or meet with the person, tell them what kind of a story you want to write, then set a time and place for the interview.
- Prepare questions. Write down the questions you want to ask. For example, "How long have you been working here?" "What do you like most about your job?" and "Is there anything you would like to tell our readers?"
- Take tools. Take a small notebook and two pens or pencils to the interview.
- Write it down. Take notes as the person answers your questions — you want to be sure to quote the person accurately in your story. It's OK to ask the person to repeat what they said or ask them what they mean if you don't understand them the first time. The main thing is to get it right.
3. As a class, we will read and annotate This article, identifying the key features/structures of a news article.
What is the purpose?
Who is the audience?
What does this author do well?
Could we edit/craft this article to make it more effective?
4. Now, using your research and notes, write/brainstorm an outline for your own article in your writing book.
The Basic Story Outline
The best way to structure a newspaper article is to first write an outline.
The best way to structure a newspaper article is to first write an outline.
Review your research and notes. Then jot down ideas for the following six sections. Remember, this is just a foundation upon which to build your story!
I. Lead sentence
How could you grab and hook your reader right away?
How could you grab and hook your reader right away?
II. Introduction
Which facts and figures will ground your story? You have to tell your readers where and when this story is happening. (also who, what, why, how)
Which facts and figures will ground your story? You have to tell your readers where and when this story is happening. (also who, what, why, how)
III. Opening quotation
What will give the reader a sense of the people involved and what they are thinking?
What will give the reader a sense of the people involved and what they are thinking?
IV. Main body
What is at the heart of your story?
What is at the heart of your story?
V. Closing quotation
Find something that sums the article up in a few words.
Find something that sums the article up in a few words.
VI. Conclusion (optional—the closing quote may do the job)
What is a memorable way to end your story? The end quote is a good way to sum things up. That doesn’t always work. If you are quoting more than one person with different points of view in your story, you cannot end with a quote from just one of them. Giving one of your interviewees the last word can tilt the story in their favor.
5. Write a draft of your own article!
Remember, your first version of a story is a first draft, not a finished article. Here a few good tips for turning in a quality story to your editor/teacher.
- Read the story at least one time for comprehension. You want to make sure your writing tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end. Also, check to make sure you have at least two good quotes in it if at all possible. (Edit/Craft- checklist)
- Go back over your draft to check for spelling and punctuation errors. (proofread- checklist)
- Now, read it out loud! This will help you catch any awkward phrases, or sentences that don’t sound right.
- Once your piece is polished, turn it into your editor (peer then teacher). Be sure you have a slug or headline (which tells the subject of the story), a date, and your byline!
Tips 2
6. Publish your Article
Once you think it is as effective and 'finished' as possible then it is time to publish you article.
Does it meet the purpose?
Check the success criteria- Does it meet it all?
Have you edited/recrafted? Look at the checklist in the front of your book.
Have you proofread? Look at the checklist in the front of your book.
It needs to be seen and signed by 2 peers and Miss Schooley before you can publish.
When you publish, remember to add a headline, a byline, your name, and if you can find or take one, a photo. Research these if you are not sure what they are or how to write them effectively.
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