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A news article contains a lead paragraph that hooks readers with the 5 W's and a short, active sentence. The nut graf provides background and summarizes the heart of the story. Supporting paragraphs develop the main ideas with quotes, details, and facts to support the lead and nut graf. The kicker leaves readers with a lasting impression in its last sentence through a quote, fact, or feeling.
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- 1. How to write a news article By: Samantha Sigler
- 2. Parts of a news article Lead Nut Graf Supporting paragraphs Kicker
- 3. Lead “Hook” 5 W’s and H Conflict Short, simple Active sentence
- 4. Nut Graf Background information Summary “Heart” of story WHY
- 5. Supporting paragraphs Actual story Develop main ideas Quotes Details Support lead, nut graf
- 6. Kicker Last sentence Lasting impression/feeling on readers Quote Interesting fact