How_to_Write_School_News.pptx school pub

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1. How to Write an Article for Your School Newspaper http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Article-for-Your-School-Newspaper

2. To write an article A great story idea Research and interview your sources Pitch the story Write the story in the proper newspaper format

3. Structure and Rules of Newspaper Articles (Basic)

4. Structure and Rules of Newspaper Articles (Basic) Basics of current events. They answer the five key questions: Who What Where When why + How

5. Structure and Rules of Newspaper Articles (Feature) Feature articles are Longer More in depth One subject from multiple angles Written in a more creative format

6. Structure of an article A basic news article is in five parts 1. The headline 2. The byline 3.Lead paragraph 4. Explanation 5. Add information

7. The headline Also referred to as the “ hed ”, this is a short, attention grabbing statement about the event . It will appear at the top of your article .

8. The byline Tells the reader who wrote the article. If you wrote the article, your name will appear in the byline.

9. Lead paragraph This first paragraph contains the who, what, when, where, and why in as few words as possible. You must find all the answers to these questions and place them in the opening 1-3 sentences of the article .

10. Explanation The second-third paragraphs should include any other facts or details the reader should know. This is where the writer answers any other important questions the reader might have after reading the headline and the lead paragraph. This section can include direct quotes from witnesses or bystanders .

11. Additional information The last paragraph contains the least important information . For example, information about a similar event or occurrence .

12. What a “ dek ” and a “ lede ” The “ dek ” is a blurb Usually one to two sentences, tells the reader what the story is going to be about. Appear under the “ hed ” or headline of the article. For example, an article about fiber might have the head: “you’re fiber- ed !” And the dek might be: “ten reasons to eat more fiber.”

13. Tone and point of view

14. Tone and point of view The main purpose of the article is: Inform your readers of all the facts around a story or event. Maintain a neutral tone throughout the article Cover all sides or perspectives on the story.

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16. Start to Make Research

17. Start to Make Interviews

18. Write The Questions

19. Proceed the Interview

20. Make sure the Editor

21. Ask Editor’s Suggestion

22. Thanks