Newspaper Reports L O TO WRITE A NEWSPAPER

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Newspaper Reports L. O: TO WRITE A NEWSPAPER REPORT

Newspaper Reports L. O: TO WRITE A NEWSPAPER REPORT

Newspaper Report

Newspaper Report

Structure Of A Newspaper Report When writing a newspaper article, it should include the

Structure Of A Newspaper Report When writing a newspaper article, it should include the following, in order: - The name of the Newspaper - Headline - You could include a subtitle which gives a bit more information about what the report is about - Reporter’s name (Your name) - A short, introductory paragraph containing the 5 Ws (who, what, where, when, why) - Information about the main events. - A conclusion paragraph to explain what might happen next.

Headline The headline should be short, catchy and in bold. You can make the

Headline The headline should be short, catchy and in bold. You can make the headline either serious or humorous but it should catch the reader’s attention and make them want to read your report. You may want to use alliteration or action verbs.

Introductory Paragraph For a good introductory paragraph, you will need to: - Make the

Introductory Paragraph For a good introductory paragraph, you will need to: - Make the paragraph short and snappy so that it briefly explains what has happened. - Make sure this paragraph answers as many of the 5 Ws as possible: who, what, where, when, why.

Main Body Of The Newspaper In this section, you should: - Add more information

Main Body Of The Newspaper In this section, you should: - Add more information and detail to your introductory paragraph. - Include facts, background information and evidence. - Use quotes from people involved or connected to the event (don’t forget to use speech marks!). Using quotes from witnesses will make your report more credible and believable. - Write in order of importance, put the most important information in the first few paragraphs of this section.

Conclusion Paragraph This paragraph is not always essential. However, if you choose to include

Conclusion Paragraph This paragraph is not always essential. However, if you choose to include this paragraph, here are some tips: - You could include a final quote from a witness or expert to sum up your report. - If it fits, you could hint at what might happen next.

Example

Example

Captions Often in a newspaper article, a photo will be included. Underneath this photo,

Captions Often in a newspaper article, a photo will be included. Underneath this photo, you need to write a caption. A caption is like a label for the photograph, it explains what is in the photo/ what is happening in the photo – it gives the readers information.

Other Features Of A Newspaper Report - Write in the third person and past

Other Features Of A Newspaper Report - Write in the third person and past tense - Use quotes with speech marks - Formal language - You can include rhetorical questions

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