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A news article explains a real-life ______.
A news article explains a real-life ______.
event
A news report is written in ______ language.
A news report is written in ______ language.
plain
The ______ paragraph of the article must include the four W's: who, what, where, and when.
The ______ paragraph of the article must include the four W's: who, what, where, and when.
lead
A news report includes a ______ which is the title of the article.
A news report includes a ______ which is the title of the article.
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The ______ line depends on where the incident took place.
The ______ line depends on where the incident took place.
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Match the following elements of a news report with their descriptions:
Match the following elements of a news report with their descriptions:
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Match the following characteristics of a news report with their descriptions:
Match the following characteristics of a news report with their descriptions:
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Match the following paragraphs of a news report with their descriptions:
Match the following paragraphs of a news report with their descriptions:
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Match the following parts of a news report with their purposes:
Match the following parts of a news report with their purposes:
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Match the following W5H elements with their descriptions:
Match the following W5H elements with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Characteristics of a News Report
- A news report explains a real-life event, presenting information in a concise manner.
- It is factual and informational.
- Written in short paragraphs of one to two sentences.
- Uses plain language.
Structure of a News Report
- Headline: a catchy title that grabs the reader's attention.
- Photo: relates to the headline, illustrating the story's characteristics.
- Byline: the name of the person who wrote the report (usually the author's name).
- Place line: indicates where the report was written, depending on the incident's location.
- Lead paragraph: the first paragraph, including the four W's (who, what, where, and when).
- Body paragraphs: explain how and why the incident happened.
- Quotations: include at least one quotation from someone involved in the incident and interviewed for the report.
- Additional information: includes any extra details the reader may want to know.
W5H in News Reports
- W5H stands for who, what, where, when, why, and how.
- These elements are essential in the lead paragraph of a news report.
- They provide crucial information about the incident.
Characteristics of a News Report
- A news report explains a real-life event, presenting information in a concise manner.
- It is factual and informational.
- Written in short paragraphs of one to two sentences.
- Uses plain language.
Structure of a News Report
- Headline: a catchy title that grabs the reader's attention.
- Photo: relates to the headline, illustrating the story's characteristics.
- Byline: the name of the person who wrote the report (usually the author's name).
- Place line: indicates where the report was written, depending on the incident's location.
- Lead paragraph: the first paragraph, including the four W's (who, what, where, and when).
- Body paragraphs: explain how and why the incident happened.
- Quotations: include at least one quotation from someone involved in the incident and interviewed for the report.
- Additional information: includes any extra details the reader may want to know.
W5H in News Reports
- W5H stands for who, what, where, when, why, and how.
- These elements are essential in the lead paragraph of a news report.
- They provide crucial information about the incident.
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Description
Learn about the key elements of a news report, including its factual and informative style, structure, and language. Understand how to incorporate the 5 Ws and H, and the importance of quotations in news writing.
