Newspaper Model Notes

Purpose: provide information on newsworthy topics of importance to the majority of readers.

Types: National issues- finance, ware politics,
            Local - actions and events in local area

Obhectives: they all show be objective, facutal, accurate and balanced

Format and Structure: Major stories toward the front, lesser toward the back, organized by category (world news, sports, finance, etc.). Inverted Triangle, important details at the top, least important at the end. Keep paragraphs independant. Not written in chronological order.
            Order
               1. Headline and by-line (reporters name and picture)
               2. Opening paragraph (intro) about 25-40 words, provides important and interesting news,
                   answers who, what, where, and  when
               3. Further short paragraphs of 3-=40 words, each with own main idea and different fact,
                   may include quotes
               4. Details are given in order of importance with least importanat at the end, allows readers
                   to skim and get essential facts
               5. Facts and opinions are summarized at end, detailing the issue or event


Language: Headlines - short phrases and incomplete sentences, figurative language, sterotypes,
                  exaggeration
                  Articles - clear and concise, written in 3rd person, can use active or passive voice
                  depending on focus, should be factual and accurate, include quotes, comments, opinions,
                  statements, observations from people involved or experts on topic, give labels so reader
                  knows who they are (ex: :"the minister, Mr.Dash"), avoid racist, sexist or religious slurs,
                  be accurate and balanced (provide facts for both sides)

5 W's: Who, What , When Where, Why (sometimes how)
           

The Lead:

Steps:
1. Brainstorm ideas
2. Whats the focus?
3. Research extensively
4. Provide important facts
5. Use pictures
6. persuade readers