How to Write a Newspaper Article

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Romeo and JulietNewspaper Article

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•Used to attract•ATTENTION• Language Features….- Pun- Alliteration- Exaggeration- Assonance

The “Angle”

• The approach taken in writing story• The “point of view”

•Brainstorm perspectives

Structure of the News Story

Opening Paragraph

•Most interesting sensational news first• Less then 30 words

Introductory Paragraph

•Using the Rugby World Cup win as your subject. • Try to describe the……•Who What When•Where Why How• In 30 words or less.

Supporting PARAGRAPHS

• One main idea per paragraph• Details in order of importance• Each paragraph can stand alone

• Quotes – eye witnesses, experts• Statistics

LANGUAGE FEATURES

•Clear, concise writing• Short simple sentences• Factual and accurate information

• Language should be lively and engaging but still formal•Bias

Video

•Angle / bias• Language – formal/ engaging•Clear information•Quotes • Facts•Points of view/ interviewees