Newspaper report writing and features for BR

Newspaper report writing and features

1. Newspaper Reports

2. Text : A newspaper report is a piece of writing that tells the reader about important events or stories. It is found in newspapers or online news websites.

3. Headline : Grabs attention and summarizes the story. Byline : Tells who wrote the report. Lead Paragraph : The first paragraph that includes the most important facts. Body : Provides details and explanations. Quotations : What people involved in the story said. Conclusion : Summarizes or gives the final facts By/ Sarah Sam

4. Text : Newspaper reports answer the key questions: Who was involved? What happened? Where did it happen? When did it happen? Why did it happen? How did it happen

5. Writing the Headline Text : A headline should: Be short and catchy. Summarize the main story. Make the reader curious. Examples : "Fire Destroys Local School" "Hero Dog Saves Boy from River"

6. The Lead Paragraph Text : The lead paragraph should: Include the most important facts. Answer the 5 W's in 1-2 sentences. Example : “Yesterday, a fire broke out in Riverside School, destroying classrooms and leaving hundreds of students without a place to study.

7. “Using Quotations” Quotations make your report more reliable and interesting. Who to quote? Witnesses, experts, or people involved. How to write quotes? Use exact words and include who said it. Example : “The fire spread so quickly. We had no time to save anything,” said Mr. Jones, the headteacher

8. Writing the Body of the Report The body gives more details: Use paragraphs to organize your information. Keep your writing clear and factual. Include any background or extra information. Tip : Avoid opinions unless it's an opinion column.

9. Editing and Checking Your Work Spelling and Grammar : Make sure everything is correct. Facts : Check that all your information is accurate. Punctuation : Quotations need quotation marks and proper punctuation

10. Local Hero Saves Child from River Yesterday afternoon, a local man, James Turner, became a hero after rescuing an 8-year-old boy from the fast-moving waters of the River Thames in downtown Oxford. The boy had fallen in while playing near the riverbank with his friends. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. Witnesses say that the boy, named Tom Miller, slipped on a wet rock and fell into the river. His friends shouted for help, attracting the attention of Mr. Turner, who was walking his dog nearby. Without hesitation, Mr. Turner jumped into the water and swam towards the struggling child. "I didn't think twice," said Mr. Turner. "I knew I had to help him.“ Emergency services arrived shortly after the boy was pulled to safety. Paramedics treated Tom for shock and cold, but he did not suffer any serious injuries. "We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Turner for his bravery," said a spokesperson for the Oxford Fire and Rescue Service. "If he hadn’t acted so quickly, this could have had a very different outcome.“ Tom's family expressed their thanks to Mr. Turner and the emergency services. "We are so thankful that he was there at the right moment," said Tom's mother, Emily Miller. "He saved our son's life.“ The rescue has sparked calls for better safety measures along the riverbank, including warning signs and barriers. The local council is expected to discuss possible improvements in the coming weeks By Sarah Johnson, Reporter