Starter quiz
- What point of view should a newspaper article be written in?
- first-person
- second-person
- third-person ✓
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- Which of the following best describes a formal tone in writing?
- using slang and casual language
- respectful, serious and follows traditional rules of language ✓
- writing as if speaking to a friend
- using abbreviations and emojis
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- What is a noun appositive?
- a verb that describes an action
- a phrase that further explains or identifies a noun ✓
- a conjunction connecting two sentences
- an adjective describing a noun
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- Why do newspaper articles often use a variety of language devices?
- to confuse the reader
- to simplify the message of the article
- to intrigue and engage the reader ✓
- to provide factual information
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- In writing, what does third-person perspective refer to?
- writing from the author's personal viewpoint
- using pronouns like 'I' and 'me'
- writing from the perspective of a character in the story
- writing from a detached perspective, using pronouns like 'he', 'she' and 'they' ✓
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- 'The Twisted Tree' is written by Rachel ...
- 'Burge' ✓
Exit quiz
- 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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- What is an important quality of a subheading in a newspaper article?
- it should be long and detailed
- it should be concise and snappy ✓
- it should include quotes from sources
- it should be written in first person
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- In a newspaper article, why is it important to use third-person perspective?
- it creates a personal connection with the reader
- it builds excitement in the article
- it maintains objectivity and credibility ✓
- it allows for emotional storytelling
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- Identify the language device used in this sentence: "Until now, all of the sightings have been in the darkest depths of the night."
- metaphor
- alliteration ✓
- simile
- personification
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- Which sentence uses a noun appositive correctly?
- Olav, a retired fisherman, was fearful of the draugr sightings. ✓
- Olav was fearful of the draugr sightings.
- Olav retired fisherman was fearful of the draugr sightings.
- Olav, retired fisherman was fearful of the draugr sightings.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A newspaper article should be written in the third person.
- A newspaper article should have a formal tone without using slang.
- You can use language devices in a newspaper article to intrigue the reader.
- You need to punctuate quotes correctly using speech marks in a newspaper article.
- You can use a noun appositive in an article to give more information about a noun.
Common misconception
Pupils might think that the use of a formal tone and third person point of view is only necessary for professional journalism and not applicable to other forms of writing.
Explain that while formal tone and third person are essential in professional journalism, they are also important in many other types of writing, including more localised articles like this.
Keywords
Formal tone - a way of writing or speaking that is respectful, serious, and follows traditional rules of language
Third-person - a point of view in writing where the writer is removed and uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it' or 'they'
Noun appositive - a phrase that explains or identifies a noun further e.g. 'My friend, a skilled musician, plays the piano'
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