This document provides guidance on writing a news story about a rugby world cup win. It discusses including an attention-grabbing headline, choosing a point of view or angle for the story, and structuring the story with an opening paragraph of 30 words or less that provides the most sensational details, followed by an introductory paragraph of who, what, when, where, why, and how in 30 words or less and then supporting paragraphs that each focus on one main idea and include details in order of importance as well as quotes and statistics. It also provides tips on using clear, concise, and factual language while keeping it lively and engaging.

1. Romeo and Juliet
Newspaper Article

2. Heading
• Used to attract
• ATTENTION
• Language Features….
- Pun
- Alliteration
- Exaggeration
- Assonance

6. The “Angle”
• The approach taken in writing story
• The “point of view”
• Brainstorm perspectives

7. Structure of the News Story

8. Opening Paragraph
• Most interesting sensational news
first
• Less then
30 words

9. Introductory Paragraph
• Using the Rugby World Cup win as
your subject.
• Try to describe the……
• Who What When
• Where Why How
• In 30 words or less.

10. Supporting PARAGRAPHS
• One main idea per paragraph
• Details in order of importance
• Each paragraph can stand alone
• Quotes – eye witnesses, experts
• Statistics

11. LANGUAGE FEATURES
• Clear, concise writing
• Short simple sentences
• Factual and accurate information
• Language should be lively and
engaging but still formal
• Bias

12. Video
• Angle / bias
• Language – formal/ engaging
• Clear information
• Quotes
• Facts
• Points of view/ interviewees