1. WRITING THE FIRST DRAFT
Types of leads/Body/Conclusion

2. TYPES OF LEADS ASK A QUESTION MAKE AN UNUSUAL STATEMENT
DESCRIBE A SCENE
USE DIALOGUE OR CONVERSATION
A SHORT STORY
AN ANACDOTE
A RIDDLE
A GENERALIZATION
AN INTRIGUING DETAIL
A “WHAT IF…”
ONOMATOPOEIA
A QUOTE

3. SOME EXAMPLES
Read the Introduction to the Feature Article about Barack Obama. What type of lead are they using here?
Now read the Introduction to the Feature Article about Tiger Woods. What type of lead are they using here?
Can you see how these leads might grab your attention?

4. BODY PARAGRAPHS Should include:
Use Supporting facts whenever possible.
Use Direct quotes, they support your facts.
Include your own opinion on the subject.
**Remember, Feature Articles are different from News Articles. You don’t need to try to answer the questions who, what, when, where, why and how, like you would if you were writing a News Article.**

5. CONCLUSION You could: Revisit your Lead. Use a Quote Use an Anecdote
Summarize your Article
Make Recommendations

6. Time To Write!