1. Oakridge - O.S.S.L.T. Prep
Writing a News Report

2. (NEWSPAPER - not radio/ not television)
News Report
(NEWSPAPER - not radio/ not television)
Learning Goals:
You will be able to analyse and discuss the features and components of a news report
You will be able to write a news report

3. News Report - Features and Components
In general, why are headlines and photos used in newspaper articles?
DISCUSS...

4. In general, why are headlines and photos used in newspaper articles
In general, why are headlines and photos used in newspaper articles? Discuss.
Look at the photos below and think about ideas for a possible news report. Discuss.

5. Look at the photos below and think about ideas for a possible news report. Discuss.
Who? Who? Who?
What? What? What?
When? When? When?
Where? Where? Where?
Why? Why? Why?
How? How? How?

6. Looking at an exemplar...
In your group, read the news report “School Team Qualifies for Finals”
What do you notice about the features and components of this news report?
Use a highlighter and/or make notes in the margins to indicate what you notice.
School Team Qualifies for Finals

7. Eastview Secondary School faced off against Meadowbrook High School on Saturday, March 11th in the Central City Ontario Regional Basketball playoffs. Both teams had very successful seasons and this was expected to be a great semi-final but only one team could win and the Eastview Eagles came out
According to John Singh, longtime coach of the Eagles, victory didn’t come without hard work and dedication. “So many of my players worked through lunchtime and after school practices, giving up social activities, extracurriculars, time with family, and had to balance study time with a busy basketball schedule.” Such sacrifice truly proves the players’ extreme commitment to the sport.
School Team Qualifies for Finals

8. To many members of the team, it was far more than an after-school sport. “This team represents four years of working together as a team. We have grown up together and this brings us one step closer to our dream of winning the provincial title.”, Sam Peters, a starting point guard said in a post-game interview, “That’s why this game is so important to us.”
The Eagles started off slowly in the match, with the Meadowbrook Lions taking the lead, 22-14, for the first half of the game. But the Eagles stepped up, pulling off some gravity-defying shots and an amazing slam dunk by Ahmed Mubhar. The Eagles’ win means they move on to the provincial finals scheduled for Friday this week. “The competition will be more fierce,’’ admits Coach Singh, “but we’ve worked hard for this and I believe in this team.”
The final game takes place on March 13th at Sinclair College with tip-off at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 and are available at the door.

9. Did you notice the following things while reading and discussing the news report?
Is the report about the picture and the headline given?
Does the report answer: Who? What? Where? When? Why? (5 Ws) and How?
Does the report include a quotation from a witness or someone involved in the event?
Is the report written in the past tense, in 3rd person, with no “I” statements?
Is each paragraph indented?
Is the report written only on the lined space provided?
Remember the news report is:
Not a tv news report and not a radio news report
Not about a live event (it already happened)
A news article - something that might appear in a newspaper about an event that happened in the past
Two more “tips” for writing the OSSLT news report:
Create rough notes (in the space provided) before you start writing the news report (jot down the 5 Ws and the How?
Take time to re-read your news report once you have finished it

10. Now let’s practice... Writing a news report…
Use a lined piece of paper to practice writing a news report
Make sure that the report is about the headline and photo provided
Indent each paragraph
Answer the 5 Ws and How (5 Ws - Who? What? Where? When? Why? in the first paragraph (or within the first two paragraphs
Paragraphs in a news report can be brief and should include facts about the event you are describing
Include a quotation from someone involved in the event.
Write in the past tense.
Students Raise Money For A Good Cause

11. Students Raise Money For A Good Cause

12. When you are finished writing, share your news report with a partner.
Look for the features and components listed above.
Did you find all of them in your partner’s news report?
Students Raise Money For A Good Cause

13. Oakridge - O.S.S.L.T. Prep Additional Supports:
When: Thurs Mar 21 - Tues Mar 26, Lunch
Where: Rm 226
Who: Everyone!

14. For further tips and information to help you prepare for the OSSLT:
Getting Ready Guide
Planning and Preparation Guide
Online Practice Test

15. Examples of the Assessments
Booklet 1 - Questions
Booklet 2 - Answers
Student Answer Key
Booklet 2 - Questions