Writing a Newspaper Article Formula for a WellWritten
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Writing a Newspaper Article
Formula for a Well-Written News Article 1. First paragraph In your first one or two sentences tell who, what, when, where, and why. Try to hook the reader by beginning with a funny, clever, or surprising statement. Go for variety: try beginning your article with a question or a provocative statement.
2. Second/Third/Fourth paragraphs Give the reader the details. Include one or two quotes from people you interviewed. Write in the third person (he, she, it, they). Be objective -- never state your opinion. Use quotes to express others' opinions!
3. Last paragraph Wrap it up somehow ( don't leave the reader hanging. Please don't say. . "In conclusion" or "To finish. . . " (yawn!) Try ending with a quote or a catchy phrase. • Use active words (verbs that show what's really happening. ) • Take notes when you interview. Write down quotes! • Tell the really interesting info first!
Where? • Barrhaven, a small suburb outside of Ottawa Canada
When? • Yesterday • It is only news if it is new.
Who? • Residents of Barrhaven • And the owners of a nearby nuclear power plant
What? • Nuclear company is polluting the water and this pollution is causing extremely happy-looking babies.
Why? • The nuclear company is polluting the water because there are no laws stopping them from doing so.
Why are they doing this? • Quotes? • “We would love to stop polluting the water but it would cost far too much”. – Julia Hildebrand – CEO of NUCLEAR
Why is the town concerned? • “Look at what this is doing to my child!” • “He is so overly happy!” • “These effects could be seen for years to come” • “Look at those ears!” – Zeke Schneider – parent
How? • How are they doing this? • They are doing this by dumping the nuclear waste directly into the river without going through the filtration system.
How can the community do anything? • The community is planning a protest for this Friday. • For more information contact Zeke Schneider at 224 -1807
Now… • Put this together into an article.
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