The document provides guidance on writing summary leads, noting that they should contain the key details of who, what, when, where, and sometimes why in under 30 words using the most important information. It gives examples of summary leads that follow these characteristics for upcoming local and national events.

1. Summary leads

2. When you use summary leads Late-breaking stories “Hard” and timely news News briefs Caption writing

3. Key characteristics Contain the 5 W’s* Use only the most important facts Lead with the most important W Are under 30 words Are usually a single sentence long *Sometimes the why can come later, particularly if it’s obvious or complex.

4. A summary lead LaGRANGEVILLE — State Sen. Steve Saland, R-Poughkeepsie, and the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 18th annual Golden Gathering from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Arlington High School on state Route 55.

5. A summary lead LaGRANGEVILLE — State Sen. Steve Saland, R-Poughkeepsie, and the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 18th annual Golden Gathering from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Arlington High School on state Route 55. If the “why” is obvious or mundane, it doesn’t have to go in the lead. It can come later if necessary.

6. A summary lead PITTSBURGH — President Obama and the leaders of Britain and France will accuse Iran Friday of building a secret underground plant to manufacture nuclear fuel, saying it has hidden the covert operation from international weapons inspectors for years , according to senior administration officials.

7. Your turn… Write a summary lead from these facts: Who: Chess Club What: hosting a tournament Where: KHS Gym When: Saturday Why: Fun, competition, to benefit the American Cancer Society Write two versions of your lead, beginning with different “Ws”