Writing a newspaper
report/article
Learning Intentions:
• To identify the main parts of a newspaper report
• To know the features of a newspaper report
Features of a Newspaper Article
1. Headline
Needs to grab the reader’s attentions
Tips on Writing Headlines
 Keep headlines simple and direct
 Include a verb when you can
 Avoid using full stops
 Use present tense
 Avoid using people’s first names, unless they’re well known by that name.
What do you think of these headline?
Think-Pair-Share
Otter-ly amazing: Otter captured on camera
Now you try it!
 Your teacher will give you a worksheet.
 Think of a catchy headline for the articles..
Features of a Newspaper Article (continued)
2. By line
The By line is the name of the person who has written the report.
3. Photo
Choose a photo that tells a lot about the story.
4. Caption
The information under a photograph that tells what the photograph is about.
5. The Lead
The first few sentences (paragraph) that answers as many wh- questions as possible.
6. The Body
The details of the story
Optional
7. Quotations
8. columns
Let’s check if we understand the parts of a
newspaper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcsOuGcaqZs
Discussion Question!
Do you think news reports contain
facts or opinions?
Match the parts of a news article with its
definition
1. Headline
(a) The part that goes under a photo to tell what it’s about.
2. By line
(b) The name of the newspaper
3. Flag
(c) A title to describe the report
4. Caption
(d) Words spoken by someone that could be used as
evidence in the report
5. Lead
(e) The writer’s name
6. Body
(f) The part with the wh- questions
7. Quotations
(g) The details of what the report is about