2. Lesson Objectives
To identify the different features used on the front cover of a newspaper and the inside pages
To understand the tone of a newspaper
To identify key design features of a newspaper

3. Other stories in the paper
Eye catching logo
Other stories in the paper
One chunk of text
Large Picture
Headline
Promotions

4. Text split into columns
Smaller headlines
Text split into columns
Small pictures
Colours to separate stories

5. Headlines
When you are writing a headline you need to make sure that you are clear with your meaning…..not like these!
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Man Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
Is There a Ring of Debris around Uranus?
One armed man applauds the kindness of strangers
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Chef Throws His Heart into Helping Feed Needy
Statistics show that teen pregnancy drops off significantly after the age of 25

6. Tone of a newspaper article
A newspaper article should be informative and formal. Which of the following do you think is the most appropriate for a school newspaper?
“The dinner ladies of Selby High School have planned strike action on Tuesday 14th February because they are unhappy with their pay”
“So right the dinnerladies at school are gonna strike tomorrow cos they’re not happy with how much money they get”

7. Remember Your newspaper is aimed at students aged 11-16
It should be formal, but readable for all ages
It should be informative and interesting