Unit 4: Writing for the News News Writing Basics 4-2 Crafting the Perfect LEDE

Perfect LEDE Recipe for the… 2 Sentences Be Concise… Get to the POINT * 30-50 Word MAX 3. Include HOOK to grab the reader 4. Include “NUT Graph” * Non-Specific 5W’s

Practice Review Think / Pair / Share Examine the Article Homework Practice Practice Review Think / Pair / Share Examine the Article Read the professionally written LEDEs Identify the “5 W’s” Who What When Where Why Identify the “H” Hook For example, the lead is about 20-30 words, contains 5 W’s, a hook, etc. The middle contains the action, details of the story, quotes, etc. The end contains a quote, a finite ending, etc.

When to Use Each Hook Style Contrast Hook- uses opposites and extremes to emphasize story’s main idea Use if the story shows conflict Use if the story shows 2 clear sides Really any story can use this… It’s the “go to” Picture Hook- uses words to paint a picture about main character use if story is about a single main character Background Hook- uses words to paint a picture about a location use if story is about a location or setting

When to Use Each Hook Style Punch Hook- bold, extreme, in-your-face statement used to shock the reader Use if story is shocking, extreme, or exciting Direct Address Hook- speaks directly to the reader using words like “you” and “your” Use if story makes personal connection with the audience Quotation Hook- a bold quotation from an expert Provides weight, power, and legitimacy to a story Use if story is a about a topic that must be told from viewpoint of someone that lived it 1st person account

Activity Day LEDE Stations (the students you are sitting with are your group) Use the CUTS and info provided to craft a lead in the hook style chosen As a group you will “CRAFT” a LEDE that follows “the recipe” 2 Sentences Be Concise… Get to the POINT 30-50 Word MAX Include HOOK to grab the reader Include “NUT Graph” Non-Specific 5W’s Type into GoFormative.com next to the corresponding CUT For example, the lead is about 20-30 words, contains 5 W’s, a hook, etc. The middle contains the action, details of the story, quotes, etc. The end contains a quote, a finite ending, etc.

CUT #1 Who: 8th Grade drama students What: Practicing their lines Create LEDE CUT #1 Who: 8th Grade drama students What: Practicing their lines When: 2nd Block Honors Drama Where: Room D-7; drama room Why: For the upcoming drama production

CUT #2 Who: Bailey Football Team What: Warming-up before a game. Create LEDE CUT #2 Who: Bailey Football Team What: Warming-up before a game. When: Wednesday, October 4th Where: Bailey Road football field Why: So the team is ready for the big game

CUT #3 Who: 2 Bailey Students What: Limo Ride to LKN W8LES Create LEDE CUT #3 Who: 2 Bailey Students What: Limo Ride to LKN W8LES When: Wednesday, October 18th Where: Driving to W8Less LKN Why: Both students sold more than 10 discount cards for the Fall Fundraiser.

CUT #4 Who: Mrs. Wheeler’ class What: Climbing Grandfather Mountain. Create LEDE CUT #4 Who: Mrs. Wheeler’ class What: Climbing Grandfather Mountain. When: Spring 2017 Where: Bridge at Grandfather Mountain Why: try to get ids excited for 6th Grade Field Trip

CUT #5 Who: 8th Grade students What: Completing Group Activity Create LEDE CUT #5 Who: 8th Grade students What: Completing Group Activity When: Fall 2018 Where: Room A-10 Why: to gain better understanding of required class material

CUT #6 Who: Bailey students and families Create LEDE CUT #6 Who: Bailey students and families What: Bailey Back-to-School Celebration When: Sept. 29th Where: Bailey Middle Football Field Why: celebrate the beginning of the new school year

CUT #7 Who: Bailey, Bradley, Cornelius, Barnette, Hough Create LEDE CUT #7 Who: Bailey, Bradley, Cornelius, Barnette, Hough What: Staff athletic matches When: October Where: Bailey MS Why: to raise $$$ for cancer awareness

CUT #8 Who: Athletic Director, Mr. Riehl Create LEDE CUT #8 Who: Athletic Director, Mr. Riehl What: Rivalry football game vs. Bradley When: October 17th Where: Bailey football field Why: to win Battle on the Lake trophy