Writing a News Article

'Headings' or 'headlines', are long, detailed, completed sentences.

News articles try to inform the reader of the personal opinions of the journalist.

A news article can be made up of only a lead paragraph, and still adequately cover the info.

News articles are only written about disasters, wars, and other catastropic events.

The lead of a news article answers the 5w-1h questions. (who, what, when, where, why and how)

News articles contain dialogue.

News articles are not enjoyable to read.

News articles often contain imaginative details or elements of fantasy.

All news articles are accompanied by pictures.

If the information is not in the 'lead' or introductory paragraph, it is not important.

News articles can use quotes and opinions from witnesses and observers.

The purpose of news articles is to inform, not to entertain.

Newspapers print articles that are of interest to its readers.

News articles follow the same format as argumentative essays.

News articles often include quotes from witnesses or people related to the story.

If news articles have mistakes, corrections have to be published.