Sports Writing Worksheet – Advanced Practice (Set 3)
Name: _____________________
Date: _____________________
Grade/Level: _____________________
Instructions: Answer the questions based on the game scenario below. Use your
knowledge of sports writing to craft engaging content.
Part 1: Sports Writing Vocabulary
1. The first few sentences of a sports article that summarize the key points of the game are
called the ____________.
a. Conclusion
b. Quote
c. Lead
d. Recap
2. The final section of a sports article that wraps up the game and discusses the overall
significance is called the ____________.
a. Headline
b. Summary
c. Recap
d. Conclusion
3. When a team is unable to convert their possession into points and the opposing team
takes control, this is referred to as a ____________.
a. Turnover
b. Key moment
c. Foul
d. Substitution
Part 2: Game Scenario Writing
Scenario:
The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs claimed their 6th straight UAAP Women's
Basketball title after defeating the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 78-65, in Game 3 of the finals series.
NU's center, Grace Irebu, dominated the paint with 25 points and 14 rebounds. The Lady
Tamaraws kept the game close in the first half but struggled to keep up with NU's strong secondhalf surge.
Instructions: Write the lead and a player quote.
1. Lead:
2. Quote from NU Coach:
Part 3: Headline Creation
Create an engaging headline for the following events:
1. A tennis match where Filipino tennis player Alex Eala defeated a top-seeded player to
win her first WTA title.
Headline:
2. A volleyball match where the Ateneo Lady Eagles staged a massive comeback to win a
five-set thriller against La Salle in the UAAP Finals.
Headline:
Part 4: Writing a Conclusion
Write a conclusion summarizing the impact of the game scenario mentioned in Part 2.
Conclusion:
Part 5: Key Moment Identification
Read the following game summary and identify the key moment that influenced the final result.
Game Summary:
In Game 7 of the PBA Finals, TNT Tropang Giga trailed the Meralco Bolts by 12 points heading
into the fourth quarter. However, TNT’s import, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, went on a scoring
spree, putting up 18 points in the final quarter to help TNT erase the deficit and win the
championship, 102-100.
Key Moment:
Answer Key
Part 1:
1. c. Lead
2. d. Conclusion
3. a. Turnover
Part 2:
1. Lead Example:
"The NU Lady Bulldogs claimed their 6th consecutive UAAP Women's Basketball
championship after a commanding 78-65 victory over the FEU Lady Tamaraws in Game
3. Grace Irebu led the charge with 25 points and 14 rebounds, as NU dominated the
second half to secure their title."
2. Quote Example:
"Our team showed resilience and heart throughout the series. The Lady Tamaraws pushed
us, but we responded with the energy and focus needed to win our 6th straight title," said
NU head coach Patrick Aquino.
Part 3:
1. Headline Example:
"Alex Eala Stuns Top Seed, Wins First WTA Title in Thrilling Upset"
2. Headline Example:
"Ateneo Completes Historic Comeback to Win UAAP Finals Thriller Against La Salle"
Part 4:
Conclusion Example:
"With this victory, the NU Lady Bulldogs continue their reign in UAAP women's basketball,
securing their 6th consecutive title. FEU fought valiantly, but NU's dominance in the paint and
strong second-half performance were too much to overcome."
Part 5:
Key Moment Example:
The key moment was Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s 18-point explosion in the fourth quarter, which
erased TNT’s 12-point deficit and led to their 102-100 championship-clinching victory.