Writing Triplets, Writing Skills, Newspaper structure,

3. Writing To Entertain Writing A Newspaper Article: Text Organisation Headline: gives the outline of the story. The choice of words will indicate the nature of the story e.g. sad, amusing. First half of the article: the first paragraph will be an expansion of the headline. The second paragraph will add more details. After that, each paragraph in the first half will give further information. Second half of the article: will give details not necessarily part of the main story. Often includes interviews. Final paragraph: will either anticipate the next stage of the story or link this story to other similar stories or issues.

4. Writing To Entertain 1. School blaze 2. Nadal magic 3. Owen agony 4. Pensioner savaged by vile muggers 5. Train seats mauled by youths Fire at school Skillful Nadal Owen injured Old man hit by robbers Train seats damaged by teenagers CATCH THE HEADLINE

6. Writing To Entertain Writing A Newspaper Article: Text Organisation Headline: gives the outline of the story. The choice of words will indicate the nature of the story e.g. sad, amusing. First half of the article: the first paragraph will be an expansion of the headline. The second paragraph will add more details. After that, each paragraph in the first half will give further information. Second half of the article: will give details not necessarily part of the main story. Often includes interviews. Final paragraph: will either anticipate the next stage of the story or link this story to other similar stories or issues.