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

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

3. 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 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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