Guidelines for Writing a News Article
A well-written news article should contain the following items:
* Headline - Your headline should be a "hook" to grab the reader's attention
* Byline - That's you!
* Lead-in sentence for opening paragraph - Just like your headline, your lead-in sentence needs to be a "grabber."
* Opening paragraph - Besides an interesting lead-in sentence, be sure to answer the following basic questions:
o Who?
o What happened?
o When?
o Where?
o Why?
Include at least two appropriate graphics.
Paragraphs - You will need two to three paragraphs that explain the answers to the questions posed in this assignment. Details should be interesting and logically connected. Include quotes if you can.
* Effective closing paragraph - End with a summary of your main idea.
Remember: a news article is different from an essay. Be objective. Do not give the reader your personal opinions.
Place a Works Cited page in MLA format at the end of your blog. Use at least 3 different sources.
Submit comments on at least two of your classmates’ articles.