This document provides guidance on writing a newspaper article to entertain readers. It discusses using vivid vocabulary and language features such as the third person and connectives. The organization of a newspaper article is also outlined, including having a headline that introduces the story, expanding on the headline in the first paragraph, adding more details in the second paragraph, and providing further information in subsequent paragraphs of the first half. The second half often includes interviews and the final paragraph anticipates next steps or links to other stories. An example of headline styles is also given.

1. Writing To Entertain Objectives: To use vivid vocabulary in a piece of writing To peer assess our work Outcomes: All – A piece of writing suitable to audience and purpose with some use of vivid vocabulary Most - A piece of writing suitable to audience and purpose with confident use of vivid vocabulary Some - A piece of writing suitable to audience and purpose with confident use of vivid vocabulary and a range of punctuation

2. Writing To Entertain Writing A Newspaper Article: Language Features Written in the third person Use of connectives Sentences can be long and complex with use of commas to separate elements Use of emotive or vivid words in headlines and body of article Reporter often gives personal opinion Use of direct quotation and reported speech

3. Writing To Entertain Writing A Newspaper Article: Text Organisation Headline: gives the outline of the story. The choice of words will indicate the nature of the story e.g. sad, amusing. First half of the article: the first paragraph will be an expansion of the headline. The second paragraph will add more details. After that, each paragraph in the first half will give further information. Second half of the article: will give details not necessarily part of the main story. Often includes interviews. Final paragraph: will either anticipate the next stage of the story or link this story to other similar stories or issues.

4. Writing To Entertain 1. School blaze 2. Nadal magic 3. Owen agony 4. Pensioner savaged by vile muggers 5. Train seats mauled by youths Fire at school Skillful Nadal Owen injured Old man hit by robbers Train seats damaged by teenagers CATCH THE HEADLINE

5. Writing To Entertain Task: Write an article for your year group about a surprising event at Tarporley High School Christmas Fair. Suggestions: Father Christmas wins raffle School raised a record amount of money Celebrity / sports personality makes guest appearance Your own choice

6. Writing To Entertain Writing A Newspaper Article: Text Organisation Headline: gives the outline of the story. The choice of words will indicate the nature of the story e.g. sad, amusing. First half of the article: the first paragraph will be an expansion of the headline. The second paragraph will add more details. After that, each paragraph in the first half will give further information. Second half of the article: will give details not necessarily part of the main story. Often includes interviews. Final paragraph: will either anticipate the next stage of the story or link this story to other similar stories or issues.