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There are five definite elements that are used in almost all newspaper articles you read in
print or the Internet.
Headline or Header: The headline is the title of the article. The headline is normally
brief, doesnt give much detail, and grabs the readers attention. It is typically not written in
a complete sentence and attempts to sum up the main idea or topic. It is regularly written
in a bigger font than the remainder of the article and the main words are capitalized.
Sub Header: This line tells the readers who wrote the article. It may include the address
of the author and the publisher or source they write for.
Location: This is normally located at the opening of the article in a bold or italicized font.
Lead Paragraph(s): The lead paragraph can be found at the start of the article. This is
where you will find the answers to the questions who, what, when, why, where, and
how.
Supporting Paragraph(s): These are the paragraphs which support the lead paragraph
and help develop the concepts brought up by the lead paragraph. These paragraphs should
give more evidence by giving descriptions, specifics, or quotes.
4. Newspapers use more specific language. The dialect used in newspaper articles is usually
different from the language used in everyday conversation. The style of writing is objective,
and the vocabulary is more formal.
__________ 13. While visiting the dilapidated house, I found an old, glass bottle that was worth a lot
of money.
__________ 14. I am not sure why Sara said it. She could not have been thinking clearly.
__________ 15. During a press conference on Thursday, authorities declined to comment regarding
the incriminating evidence.
Headline:
Author or News Source:
Subject Matter:
Questions in Lead:
Who/What:
When:
Where:
Why:
How:
Embedded Biases/Opinions:
Misprints/Convention Errors: