This document outlines 7 steps for writing a newspaper article: 1) Compile facts, 2) Write an attention-grabbing lead sentence, 3) Provide important details like who, what, when, where, 4) Include additional context, 5) Double check facts, 6) Remain unbiased, 7) Conclude with a restatement or future outlook. It emphasizes planning before writing, using a clear lead, and accurately reporting verified facts in an objective tone. Key elements like a headline, byline, introduction, body, and image caption are also noted. Following these steps is intended to help the student write a well-structured newspaper article.

1. Newspaper Article

2. Newspaper Article
Learning Intention
 To use my existing
knowledge to
commence writing the
newspaper article
Success Criteria
 I have researched
information for the
newspaper article
 I have commenced
writing the newspaper
article

3. GKR
What do we already know
about newspaper articles?

4. GKR
What do we already know
about newspaper articles?
Heading
By-line
Image
Caption for all images
Paragraphs
What do you need to
know now?

5. 1. Compile all of your
facts
 Plan out your article before you write a news article
 Include all the pertinent facts and information that
need to be included in the article
 This fact list will help prevent you from leaving out any
relevant information about the topic or story and will
also help you write a clean, succinct article.

6. 2. Start with the lead
 News articles begin with a leading sentence that is
meant to grab a reader's attention and interest them.
 This is one of the most important parts of the piece, so
start with the leading statement when writing a news
article.
 Your lead should be one sentence and should simply,
but completely, state the topic of the article.

7. 3. Give all of the
important details
 Include all the relevant facts and details that relate to
your lead statement.
 Include the basics of what happened, where and when
it took place, who is involved and why it's newsworthy.
 These details are important, because they are the
focal point of the article that fully informs the reader.

8. 4. Follow up main facts
with additional
information
 After you've listed all the primary facts in your news
article, include any additional information that might
help the reader learn more, such as additional facts
about the topic or people involved, or quotes from
interviewees.
 This additional information helps round out the article.

9. 5. Check facts before
concluding
 Be sure to double check all the facts in your news
article before you submit it, including names, dates,
and contact information or addresses.
 Writing accurately is one of the best ways to establish
yourself as a competent news article writer.

10. 6. Remain unbiased
 A news article is meant to convey direct facts, not the
opinions of its writer.
 Keep your writing unbiased and objective.
 Avoid any language that is overly positive or negative
or statements that could be construed as support or
criticism.

11. 7. Conclude your article
 Make sure your news article is complete and finished
by giving it a good concluding sentence.
 This is often a restatement of the leading statement or
a statement indicating potential future developments
relating to the article topic.

12. 7 Steps
1. Compile all of your facts
2. Start with the lead
3. Give all of the important details
4. Follow up main facts with additional information
5. Check facts before concluding
6. Remain unbiased
7. Conclude your article

13. Head Line
Photograph
By-line
Introduction
Including what
happened and when
Body
Caption

15. Review
How will following the 7
steps help you to write
your newspaper article?