Journalistic Writing ENGLISH GRADE 7 MATATAG

Journalistic Writing

1. JournalisticJournalistic
WritingWriting
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2. Able to analyze the features of news
articles.
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Able identify elements of a news
articles; and
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Write a feature article or a feature
story.
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ObjectivesObjectives

3. 1. What is the news about? What happened?
2. When did it happen?
3. Where did it take place?
4. Why did it happen?
5. How did the events happen?
Select a news in the newspaper you bought. Cut it out and paste it in
a short bond paper. Then, answer these questions.
PRE-ACTIVITYPRE-ACTIVITY

4. 1. Are the facts in the news true and
factual?
2. Are the facts timely and relevant?
3. Are the facts written in a
straightforward manner?
4. Are the facts accurate and
verifiable?
reflect! reflect! reflect!reflect! reflect! reflect!

5. What is Journalistic Writing?What is Journalistic Writing?
Journalistic writing is a style of writing used by journalists to
inform and entertain readers. It is characterized by
a direct,
straightforward tone,
clear and concise language,
and attention to detail.
Key elements of journalistic writing include reporting facts
accurately, presenting stories in an objective and unbiased
manner, and including quotes to support the facts.
Journalistic writing is designed to inform the reader about current
events or issues, while other types of writing can be used to express
a range of topics, from fiction to opinion pieces.

6. Elements of Journalistic WritingElements of Journalistic Writing

7. AccuracyAccuracy
Journalists must research, verify, and
double-check the accuracy of their
facts and information. They must
strive to present facts and
information in an unbiased and fair
way.
ClarityClarity
Journalists must write in a way that is
easy for their readers to understand.
They must avoid using overly-
technical language and jargon, and
organize their stories in a logical way.

8. ReadabilityReadability
Journalists must be mindful of the readability
of their stories and ensure that their readers
can easily process the information
presented. They must use proper grammar,
punctuation, and formatting for their stories.
ObjectivityObjectivity
Journalists must strive to present their
stories without any personal bias or agenda.
They must be mindful of how their story
could be perceived and be sure to present
facts and opinions in a transparent way.

9. BrevityBrevity
Brevity in journalism is the practice of
writing in a succinct and concise manner.
This means that journalists use clear, direct
language and avoid unnecessary words or
phrases in order to get their point across
quickly and effectively.
TimelinessTimeliness
Timeliness in journalism is the practice of
providing news and information to the
public in a timely manner. This includes
providing news that is up-to-date, accurate
and relevant to current events.

10. Four Types of Journalistic textFour Types of Journalistic text

11. News stories in journalism are reports on current
events, often focusing on issues of public
interest. They can include information from any
stage of the newsgathering process, from the
initial reporting of events to the final analysis of
their significance.
News StoriesNews Stories
News stories can take a variety of forms,
including features, analysis pieces, interviews,
editorials, and investigative pieces.

13. This refers to the attention-grabbing title that summarizes the main
point or focus of the article.
Get a newspaper and glance at the headlines. Usually, headlines are short and
concise. Only the most important words are used; the articles and other short
words are often omitted. If the headlines make use of verbs, notice that the verbs
are written in the present tense even if the incident had already recurred.
Examples are:
San Juan City Celebrates Watah-Watah Festival
LGUs Order Spaghetti Wires Removal
DOH Urges Probe on Anti-Vaccine Campaign
elements of News ARTICLESelements of News ARTICLES
1. HEADLINE

14. This refers to the writer of the news or journalistic text.
elements of News ARTICLESelements of News ARTICLES
2. BYLINE
3. DATELINE
The location and date from which the article is reported
typically appear at the beginning of the article to provide
context for the reader.

15. This is the opening paragraph of the article which provides
the most important information.
It consists of the "5Ws and H" (who, what, when, where, why, how)
of the story.
elements of News ARTICLESelements of News ARTICLES
4. LEAD
5. BO DY
Following the lead paragraph is the body which includes additional
details, background information, quotes from sources, and any
relevant context or analysis.

16. Quotes help to add creativity and depth to the article. These are
direct statements from sources involved in the story, which provide
insight, perspective, or additional information.
elements of News ARTICLESelements of News ARTICLES
6. QUOTES
7. ATTRIBUTION
Attribution refers to the citing of the sources of information or
quotes used in the article.
This helps to establish the credibility of the reporting and gives credit to
the individuals or organizations providing the information.

17. Facts and evidence must always be verified to maintain the
accuracy and credibility of the article.
elements of News ARTICLESelements of News ARTICLES
8. FACTS AND EVIDENCE
9. PHOTO AND CAPTION
Photographs must be clearly provided with captions to
clearly present information.

18. Feature StoriesFeature Stories
Feature stories in journalism are longer, in-
depth pieces that explore a particular topic
or issue from multiple angles. They are
usually written in a narrative style, with a
focus on the people involved and their
stories.
Feature stories can be found in newspapers,
magazines, and websites, and often take days
or weeks of research and interviews to
produce.

19. Editorial stories in journalism are opinion
pieces written by journalists to express their
views on a particular issue, event, or topic.
The stories may provide analysis and
commentary, present facts and figures, or
offer solutions to a problem.
Editorial StoriesEditorial Stories
Editorial stories are usually published in
newspapers, magazines, and online news
sites.

20. InvestigativeInvestigative
Investigative journalism is a form of journalism
that seeks to uncover important information
that has been hidden from public view. It often
involves extensive research, interviews and
digging into archives and databases.
It is typically used to expose misconduct or
wrongdoing, uncover hidden truths, or shine a light
on issues that the public might not otherwise know
about.

21. SHORT QUIZ!SHORT QUIZ!

22. IDENTIFY THE ELEMENTS OF A NEWSIDENTIFY THE ELEMENTS OF A NEWS
ARTICLEARTICLE