10. WHAT IS NEWS?
NEWS is information about current events
printed in newspapers or broadcast by
the media.
11. 1.STRAIGHT NEWS – consists of facts
reported without elaboration.
2.NEWS FEATURE – based on facts; writer
may give his impressions, may describe
and narrate without resorting to biased
opinion.
13. – The 1st paragraph : most important part
of the article, summarizes the story
– The Hook: arouses the readers interest
– Answers right away the most important
questions: 5 W’s and 1 H
15. – This kind of lead is used in straight
news, it answers right away all or any
of the five w’s and H.
16. SAMPLE LEADS
WHO LEAD: Mr. Roger Abante has been installed officially as
the new principal of Bayuin National High School during the
Principals Turn-over Ceremony, February 26.
WHAT LEAD: The installation of Mr. Roger Abante as the new
principal of Bayuin National High School took formally during
the Principals Turn-over Ceremony in the school hall,
February 26.
17. WHERE LEAD: In Bayuin National High School hall, teachers
welcomed Mr. Roger Abante as the new principal during the
Principals Turn-over Ceremony, February 26.
WHEN LEAD: On February 26, Mr. Roger Abante has been
installed officially as the new principal of Bayuin National
High School during the Principals Turn-over Ceremony in the
school hall.
18. WHY LEAD: In adherence to the Schools Division
Superintendent’s order to reshuffle, Mr. Roger
Abante has been installed officially as the new
principal of Bayuin National High School during the
Principals Turn-over Ceremony, February 26.
HOW LEAD: Full of positivity, Mr. Roger Abante
accepted the challenge as the new principal of
Bayuin National High School during the Principals
Turn-over Ceremony, February 26.
19. With brooms and other cleaning
equipment, teachers from the Bayuin
National High School cleaned the
market in consonance with Mayor Ma.
Brondial’s CLEAN and Beautification
Drive.
20. To ensure quality education
amidst the time of pandemic,
Bayuin NHS teachers
conducted home visits every
week.
21. Winning the Best Research Paper
trophy during the National Research
Summit, Bayuin NHS Research-
enthusiast Edmon Sunga received a
full scholarship from the University
of the Philippines.
22. – Some kinds of leads are best used in
writing news features. They are written
in such a way that they attract the
attention or carry out a definite
purpose.
23. Epigram Lead
– Opens by quoting a common expression, verse, or
epigram, at least familiar in the locality.
Example: Like father, like son. Ramon Garcia Jr.
graduated Valediactorian this year. Ten years ago,
his father, Mr. Ramon Garcia Sr. also topped his class
and delivered his valedictory address on the same
rostrum where the young Garcia delivered his.
24. – Uses an interjection or an exclamatory
sentence.
Example: Champion of District 1!
Better look your best this week!
25. The new principal although only on his
early thirties, is already silver-haired. He
seldom talks, but when he does, he talks
with sense.
Dressed in white Polo Barong, and with
Diploma in their hands, 1,500 graduates
26. Patterned with red balloons and
skillfully- skirted tables, the school hall
exuded a warm atmosphere for the
Principals Turn- over and Welcome
Ceremony.
27. – Consist of a Parody of a well known
song, poems or lines.
Rain, rain, go away. This has been the
silent and ardent prayer of Socorro
farmers facing the harvest season.
28. – A short, forceful word or expression. It
is rarely used.
Ready for the worst! Bayuin National
High School simulated safety plan and
measures during the conduct of
Quarterly Nationwide Simultaneous
Earthquake Drill.
30. “Ang tagumpay ng Bayuin National High School ay nakasalalay
sa pagtutulungan ng bawat isa,” thus spoke the new principal
Roger Abante during the Turn- over and Welcome Ceremony.
31. – An answer to a question which is the
basis of the news story.
Example: Who will be the next Pinoy Big
Brother grand winner? This will be known
on March 20 after casting of votes on the
Big Night finale.
