1. News Writing
Tell me a story!

2. Most important information
News Writing
The Inverted Pyramid Places the most important facts at the beginning and works down from there.
Lead
Most important information
Body
Less important info
Quotes or paraphrases
Transitions
Least important
info

3. News Writing Jack and Jill exercise
Make a list of all info you know about the Jack and Jill story
Answer the 5 W’s and H

4. News Writing Bad Fall Injures Children
It was reported by a reliable source last night that Jack and Jill Jones both fell down Slippery Hill. The twelve year old twins were sent by their mother to get a bucket of water. In returning, Jack fell down, hit his head on a rock and received a slight concussion. Jill apparently tripped over Jack, and in falling down, received a skinned knee. The two were taken to County Hospital. Jill was treated and released. Jack remains in satisfactory condition and will probably be released tomorrow.

5. News Writing Steps to News Writing 1. Compile all your facts
make a list or outline of all the facts
2. Start with a lead
Grab the reader's attention and interest them. Your lead should state the topic of the report.
3. Give all the main facts
Include the basics of what happened, where and when it took place, who is involved and why it's newsworthy. (5 W’s and H)
4. Follow up the main facts with other details
Include any additional information, such as contact information, additional facts about the topic or people involved, or quotes from interviews.

6. News Writing Steps to News Writing
5. Check your facts before concluding
Be sure to double check all the facts including names and dates
6. Remain unbiased
A news report is meant to convey facts, not the opinions of its reporter. Keep your story unbiased and objective.
7. Conclude your article
Make sure your news story is complete and finished by giving it a good concluding sentence. This can be restatement of the leading sentence, or give follow up information about the story.

7. Tips for writing a news report
Its about the people
News stories are about how people are affected
Have an angle
Most stories can be presented using a particular angle. This helps make the purpose of your story clear
Keep it objective
You are not reporting your opinion, only facts
Don’t get flowery
Keep your sentences short
Don’t use lots of heavy descriptive language
Remove any unnecessary words from your report to help keep it brief