Starter quiz
- Starting with the first, put these parts of a newspaper article in order.
- 1⇔headline
- 2⇔subheading
- 3⇔opening
- 4⇔main body
- 5⇔tail
- Which part of a newspaper article is most likely to use rhyme or alliteration?
- the main body
- the subheading
- the headline ✓
- the conclusion
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- Which part of a newspaper article introduces the who, what, where, when and why?
- headline
- subheading
- opening ✓
- tail
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- What is the purpose of a subheading in a newspaper article?
- to provide a detailed explanation
- to introduce a new section
- to develop the headline further with more detail ✓
- to include background information
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- Newspaper articles should generally be written in ...
- first-person.
- second-person.
- third-person. ✓
- a variety of narrative perspectives.
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- Which of the below statements about Mormor, from 'The Twisted Tree', are true?
- She lives in a secluded cabin in Norway. ✓
- She is Martha's grandmother. ✓
- She waters the twisted tree. ✓
- She comes back to life at the end of the story.
- She defeats the draugr.
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Exit quiz
- What is the primary purpose of a newspaper headline?
- to summarise the article
- to hook the reader's interest ✓
- to provide detailed information
- to include quotes
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- What should be included in the opening of a newspaper article?
- the writer's opinion
- an interview quote
- the 5 Ws: who, what, where, when, why ✓
- a detailed background
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- What does the term 'tone' refer to in writing?
- the main events described
- the overall mood or feeling ✓
- the genre of the writing
- the language devices used
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- What is an exclamatory sentence?
- a sentence with a question mark
- a sentence that expresses strong emotions ✓
- a sentence with a full stop
- a sentence that provides information
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- What type of language device is used in the phrase "whisking them away to realms where gods and heroes roamed"?
- simile
- metaphor ✓
- personification
- alliteration
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- Why are exclamatory sentences generally not appropriate for a factual newspaper article?
- they are too long and complicated
- they express opinions and emotions ✓
- they are too formal and technical
- they provide too much detailed information
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Effective planning starts with a 'brain dump' where you recall as much relevant information about the task as possible.
- Language devices should match the tone of the article.
- Exclamatory sentences are not appropriate for an article about Mormor's death as it's a factual article.
- A 5-paragraph structure is effective for an article, including an introduction, 3 supporting details and a conclusion.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that using exclamatory sentences is appropriate in a newspaper article about Mormor's death to express strong emotions.
Explain that while exclamatory sentences express sudden or strong emotions, they are not appropriate for a factual newspaper article. Instead, emphasise using emotive language and other devices that convey the community's feelings respectfully.
Keywords
Tone - the overall mood or feeling of a piece of writing
Brain dump - the act of writing down everything that comes to mind on a particular topic
Compassionate - to feel or show pity, sympathy and understanding for people who are suffering
Exclamatory sentences - a sentence that expresses sudden or strong emotions and feelings ending with an exclamation mark
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