Unit 4: Writing for the News News Writing Basics 4-3 Still… Crafting the Perfect LEDE

Perfect LEDE Recipe for the… 1-2 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 Makes… BETTER!!! Classwork Practice Makes… BETTER!!! Classwork / Homework Examine each CUT Create a “backstory” based on the CUT “CRAFT” a LEDE that follows “the recipe” 1-2 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 Choose 5 for CW & 2 more for HW 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.

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