TABLE OF CONTENTS

Second Quarter

Learning Competency
• Define the newspaper as a form of communication ( SPJ4MP-IIa-1)
Describe a newspaper (SPJ4MP-IIA-2)…………………………………………. 2

Learning Competency
• Discuss the function of school papers (SPJ4PMP-IIc-4)
Enumerate the parts of the school paper (SPJ4PMP-IIc-5)……………..…….. 8

Learning Competency
• Identify the common forms of journalistic writing (News)
(SPJ4NEW-IId-7)……………………………………….………………………………16

Learning Competency
• Define and give importance of editorial (SPJ4OPW-IIE-13)
Describe the different parts of editorial (SPJ4OPW-IIE-14)
Identify the qualities of a good editorial (SPJ4OPW-IIE-15)……………..…….. 27

Learning Competency
• Define and give importance of feature (SPJ4FTR-llF-21).
Identify the different parts of Feature Article (SPJ4FTR-llF-23).
Distinguish feature from other forms of journalistic writing (SPJ4FTR-llF-23)… 36
 JOURNALISM 4
Name: _____________________ Grade Level: ________
Date: ______________________ Score: ______________

What is a Newspaper?

Background Information for Learners

A newspaper is a publication distributed or sold regularly in a fixed interval.

It may be daily, weekly and monthly. News in the newspaper is meant to be persuasive
that’s why some news includes opinions and reactions from the reader. It is also a
powerful mode of mass communication. Because it contains news, articles of opinion,
features, advertisements and other information of public interest.

Newspapers include both news articles and features articles. News articles
report on current events. They focus on providing people with facts, and aim to answer
the questions who, what, where, why and when. News articles provide the most
important details of the story in the first paragraph or two.

Hence, newspaper carries the news of the world. It provides information,

general knowledge, a country’s economic situation, sports games, entertainment, trade
and commerce. Before the internet presence, newspapers are seen as one of the most
important means of communication in our society. So reading a newspaper makes a
good habit and it is already part of the modern life.

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Objectives and code
Define the newspaper as a form of communication ( SPJ4MP-IIa-1)
Describe a newspaper (SPJ4MP-IIA-2)
Activity 1
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if incorrect. Write your answer on the space provided before the
given number.

________ 1. Newspaper is a powerful mode of mass communication.

________ 2. Newspaper carries the news of the world.
________ 3. Newspaper is not useful.
________ 4. The news found in the newspaper is not important.
________ 5. Newspaper is published yearly.
________ 6. Newspaper contains news, articles of opinion, features advertisement and
other information of public interest.
________ 7. The newspapers are also important means of advertisement.
________ 8. Newspaper provides day to day information.
________ 9. News in the newspaper can make people feel connected.
________ 10. Do not read newspaper.

Activity 2

Directions: What comes into your mind when you hear the word newspaper? Write your
answer inside the circle.

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Activity 3

Direction: Read the words below and find these words inside the box

news communications published

articles opinion knowledge
daily information regular
distribute

Y X G E E U K N O W L E D G E D U I U K
U R X P A G P A P A T U B O A A O C N E
C B K L C B S Z L I M G F N M P E Y S G
F S B P A L A N G G A D A I L Y H K C I
R E G U L A R K E Z S F X E A P O I N L
O Z A I I L F C O W J I N C Y B X N H U
N B M P N H A C T K S I B V A F U F I P
P O A T K C O M M U N I C A T I O N S A
U S M P U I R K F C I V Q P L E A R P R
B A A A S H I N F O R M A T I O N M Y T
L A R V S U A M E L K A Y Y Z W K A X I
I D A L Z P G A O R S N E J Q B H T B C
S D A K P N C B G Z G G W T M C T I U L
H D N M I T I V O G R A L L U P H O K E
E W D A I L Y F S P P W Y V E A T N O S
D J S G Z E E O V Q I T R Y C N O S D A
U A O R H Y D E I I T N H U U A N Z V N
D I S T R I B U T E A M I N K H B B E B
I E G N A H P P C Y F D A I L Y C G T O
G I M X F H Z L Q A Y F T Q N N C C W O

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Activity 4
Direction: Think of adjectives that begin with the following letter in describing a
newspaper.

N _____________________________________________

E _____________________________________________

W_____________________________________________

S______________________________________________

P _____________________________________________

A______________________________________________

P______________________________________________

E______________________________________________

R _____________________________________________

Activity 5

Direction: What is a newspaper? Write a two-paragraph essay to explain your answer.

Essay Rubric
4 3 2 1
Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner
Quality of Very Somewhat Gives some Gives no new
Writing informative and informative and new information and
well organized organized information but very poorly
poorly organized
organized
Grammar, Virtually no Few spelling A number of So many
Usage & spelling, and punctuation spelling, spelling,
Mechanics punctuation or errors, minor punctuation or punctuation and
grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors errors errors errors that it
interferes with
the meaning

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Reflection
1. What part of the activity do you find difficult? Why?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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2. What part of the activity do you find easy? Why?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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References
Book
BLBulusan Ferdinand,Campus Journalism , page 11&53

Website
https://www.google.com/search?q=newspaper+as+a+form+of+newspaper&oq=newspap
er+as+a+form+of+newspaper&aqs=chrome..69i57.25548j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF
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https://www.google.com/search?q=What+is+the+newspaper%3F&oq=what+is+the+newspaper%
3F&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57.7936j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

https://www.bing.com/images/search?view
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Answer key:
Activity 1

10. False False 5.

9. True False 4.
8. True False 3.
7. True True 2.
6. True True 1.

Answer may vary

Activity 2,4,and 5

Y X G E E U K N O W L E D G E D U I U K
U R X P A G P A P A T U B O A A O C N E
C B K L C B S Z L I M G F N M P E Y S G
F S B P A L A N G G A D A I L Y H K C I
R E G U L A R K E Z S F X E A P O I N L
O Z A I I L F C O W J I N C Y B X N H U
N B M P N H A C T K S I B V A F U F I P
P O A T K C O M M U N I C A T I O N S A
U S M P U I R K F C I V Q P L E A R P R
B A A A S H I N F O R M A T I O N M Y T
L A R V S U A M E L K A Y Y Z W K A X I
I D A L Z P G A O R S N E J Q B H T B C
S D A K P N C B G Z G G W T M C T I U L
H D N M I T I V O G R A L L U P H O K E
E W D A I L Y F S P P W Y V E A T N O S
D J S G Z E E O V Q I T R Y C N O S D A
U A O R H Y D E I I T N H U U A N Z V N
D I S T R I B U T E A M I N K H B B E B
I E G N A H P P C Y F F A O V O C G T O
G I M X F H Z L Q A Y F T Q N N C C W O

Prepared by:

ANALIZA S. VELASCO
Writer

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 JOURNALISM 4
Name: _____________________ Grade Level: ________
Date: ______________________ Score: ______________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Understanding of Newspaper, its Parts and Importance

Background Information for Learners

This activity sheet serves as a self-learning guide for the learners. It facilitates
lesson comprehension as it specifically aims for learners’ understanding of the function
of school paper and its parts.

Functions of School Papers

A school paper may be printed, published or released by the school whose name
or logo appears in the masthead or in the editorial box. The school paper like any other
media has functions, these are:

Aid to Pupils
a. Provides opportunity for interesting writing
b. Gives students the opportunity to learn how to read the newspapers
c. Acts as stimulus to better work
d. Develops students’ power of observation and discrimination concerning relative
merits of news articles
e. Serves as outlet and motivation for journalistic writing
f. Offers training in organizations, business methods, commercial arts,
salesmanship, bookkeeping and business management
g. Develops qualities of cooperation, tact, accuracy, tolerance, responsibility, and
Leadership

Aid to School and Community

a. Informs the community of the work of the school
b. Publishes school news
c. Creates and expresses school opinions
d. Makes known the achievements of the school
e. Helps unify the school
f. Encourages and stimulates worthwhile activities
g. Develops right standard of conduct
h. Provides an outlet of students’ suggestions for the betterment of the school
i. Develops better interschool relationship
j. Develops school spirit
k. Develops cooperation between the parents and the school

Parts of the School Paper

Whatever the type of paper it is, the parts and sections are similar to one another.
Here are the major sections of a school paper:
1. Front page

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 2. News page
3. Editorial page
4. Feature page
5. Community and development page
6. Science and technology page
7. Sports page

Parts of the Front Page

a. Nameplate. The nameplate is the engraved or printed name, logo or symbol of
the newspaper. More often than not, the nameplate also bears the scope of the
publication, that is, the date when the articles were taken. It also includes the
volume and number of the particular release..

b. Ears. Ears are little boxes in either or both sides of the nameplate. Ears usually
contain advertisements or announcements.

c. Banner (Head). The banner is the principal headline which is usually written in
the
boldest and biggest font. It is the title of the most important news of the day.
This most important news is called banner news. The banner runs across the
front page.

d. Running Head. The running head is a type of head having two or more lines.

e. Headline. Headline refers to any title of any news.

f. Deck. A deck is a subordinate headline or head which is immediately placed
below its
mother head to give more information about it.

g. Lead. Lead refers to the beginning of a news story. This means that the lead
could be a
word, a phrase, a sentence or even a paragraph.

h. News Story. The news story is the whole story or a part of the whole story
about the
news which is composed of the lead and the text supporting and elaborating the
lead.

i. Fold. It is the imaginary horizontal line that divides the paper into two. The
purpose of
the fold is primarily rooted from the lay-outing rule that the fold should not
overlay or
run against the banner head.

j. Byline. A byline is the name of the reporter who prepared the news.

k. Cutline. It is the text accompanying photos or other art works. It is commonly

known

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 as caption.

l. Kicker. A kicker is a tagline above but smaller than the headline. It gives
stimulating
but small details about the headline. It is also called teaser.

m. Credit Line. A credit line is a line given to pay respect to the source of the
story or
illustration printed. Foreign news and dateline news often have credit lines.

n. Folio. Usually written on top of the page, this is composed of the page number,
date of
Publication and name of the newspaper. Notably, this part runs through all the
sections
In the school paper.

o. Masthead. This is also called flag. It shows the publication’s name, the volume
and
number of release, the names of the staff and their respective positions.

Parts of the Editorial Page

a. Editorial Proper. The article that is considered to be soul of a newspaper. It is
an
article that gives the conglomeration of opinions of the members of the editorial
board
on the hottest issue of the day.

b. Column. It is a recurring article in the paper. Column meets each of the

following
criteria:
1. It is a regular feature in a publication
2. It is personality-driven
3. It explicitly contains an opinion or point of view

c. Letter to Editor. A letter sent to a publication about issues of concern to its

readers.
d. Editorial Cartoon. Also known as a political cartoon, is a caricature containing
a
political or social message that usually relates to current events or personalities.

Here is a sample of labeled front page of a newspaper.

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Learning Competencies:
A. Discuss the function of school papers (SPJ4PMP-IIc-4).
B. Enumerate the parts of the school paper (SPJ4PMP-IIc-5).

Exercise 1

Direction: TRUE or FALSE. On the space provided before each item, write TRUE
when the concept is factual and FALSE when erroneous.

__________1. Only SPJ pupils must read the school paper.

__________2. School paper is one of the best ways to inform the community about
school activities.
__________3. A deck is a subordinate headline which is placed below the mother head.
__________4. A cutline refers to the cropping of photographs to make them clearer.
__________5. The chief editor bears the sole responsibility in writing editorials.

Exercise 2

Direction: SIMPLE RECALL. On the space provided before each item, write the
concept that is being referred to or asked about.

__________1. What term refers to the main version of national newspaper in the school
setting.
__________2. It is the name of the reporter who prepared the news.
__________3. These are little boxes in either or both sides of the nameplate.
__________4. It refers to the beginning of a news story.
__________5. The principal headline which is usually written in biggest font.
__________6. The imaginary horizontal line that divides the paper into two.
__________7. This is also called the flag.
__________8. Is a line given to pay respect to the source of the story or illustration
printed.
__________9. It is commonly known as caption.

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__________10. A tagline above but smaller than the headline.

Exercise 3

Direction: Find and box the 10 parts of school paper in the grid. Look at all
directions, backward, diagonal, etc.

Y V E T N E W S P A G E R E N Z K Y H U H
F U N C T I O N E D E V E L O P M E E N T
I L O V E S C G H O O L Y O U T O O A R E
Q G R O Y M A G I M A C L I N E C U D L E
M E M O R P Y O F C U T L I N E T R L L Y
A M U S T H E A D A S N B C D E F G I H K
S O U N D C H E K Y R D E C K S W E N J O
O F O L I O G R O U P A E N T E R T E N I
P R O G E Y P E T P A R T S L E E P Y M E
F O L D I N G B E D S S P O R T S P A G E

Exercise 4

Direction: Choose one newspaper. Cut its front page and mount it on a bond paper.
Then, label its parts following the guidelines below.

A. Byline
B. Banner Head
C. Nameplate
D. Ears
E. Headline
F. Deck
G. Cutline

Rubric for Exercise 4

Criteria Very Good Averag Needs
Improvemen
Good 7 e t3
10 5
1. The 7 given parts are properly used as
label
2. The lay out is appealing to the eyes
3. Used time and materials wisely
4. Cleaned area and washed hands after
work
Total Points

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Exercise 5

Direction: Which among the functions of school paper is most relevant to you,
why? Create a 50-word essay about it.

Rubric for Exercise 5

Criteria Excellent Average Poor

10 7 4
1. It is well organized, no spelling, punctuation or
grammatical error.
2. It is written in an interesting style and voice
Score

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Reflection
1. What part of the activity do you find difficult? Why?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________

2. What part of the activity do you find easy? Why?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________

References

A. Book
Bulusan, Ferdinand, Campus Journalism within your reach
B. Website
leejaztine,aeblog.wordpress.com

Prepared by:

YVETTE O. GARCIA
NAGANACAN E/S

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In any order
1. News page
Score depends on the rubric 2. Headline
given 3. Ears
4. Sports page
5. Front page
6. Fold
7. Masthead
8. Cutline
9. Folio
10. deck
Exercise 4 Exercise 3
1. School Paper/ Campus Paper
2. Byline
3. Ears
4. Lead
5. Banner head
6. Fold 1. False
7. Masthead 2. True
8. Credit line
3. True
9. Cutline 4. False
10. kicker 5. false
Exercise 2 Exercise 1
Answer key:
 JOURNALISM 4
Name: ____________________________________Grade Level: ________
Date: _____________________________________ Score: ______________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Common Forms of Journalistic Writings
(News Writing)

Background Information for Learners

What is News?
❖ It is commonly referred as an acronym of North, East, West and South. Probably
because gathering of news materials happens from any of these geographical
directions;
❖ An accurate, factual, truthful, unbiased, interesting and timely account of an idea,
issues or event that affects a significant number of people.

What Is Newswriting
❖ News style or news writing is the particular prose style used for news reporting (ie.
in newspapers) as well as in news items that air on radio and television. News
style encompasses not only vocabulary and sentence structure, but also the way
in which stories present the information in terms of relative importance, tone, and
intended audience.
❖ News writing attempts to answer all the basic questions about any particular event
in the first two or three paragraphs:
Who? What? When? Where? and Why? and occasionally How? (ie. "5 W's"). This
form of structure is sometimes called the "inverted pyramid," to refer to
decreased importance of information as it progresses.

Kinds Of News
A. Straight News – consists of facts reported without elaboration
B. News Feature - it is based on facts. A writer gives his impressions, may
describe and narrate without resorting to biased opinion.
Elements of News
A. Prominence – it deals with persons, places, things and situations which are
familiar to or of importance to the reader.
B. Proximity- the nearness of the events to the readers.
C. Immediacy- it refers to the timeliness of the events.
D. Oddity – it consists of any unusual or deviation from the normal course of events
like a pregnant man, a bearded woman or other newsworthy data or event.
E. Human Interest – It deals with events which are appealing to the emotion.
F. Conflict - It deals with any disagreement between man and his fellowman, man
and nature, or man and himself.
G. Names – It involves newsworthy people like those who passed board
examinations and those who won during the election or competition.

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 H. Numbers and Statistics – Results of sweepstakes, raffle draws, vital statistics of
celebrities and peso-dollar equivalence make good news.
I. Romance and Adventure – Love and adventure stories, especially among
celebrities and prominent people can arouse reader’s interest.
J. Significance – It refers not only to the importance of the event but also on how it
will affect the readers.
K. Change and Development – Any progress like putting up of new school,
building, road, bridge and the like could be news items.
L. Animals – Stories about animals, especially those unusual ones are interesting to
the readers.
M. Calamity – Newspaper pages devote stories and photos describing casualties
caused by earthquakes, typhoons and other natural disasters.
Characteristics of News
A. Accuracy - It refers to the correctness of statements, names figures and other
information.
B. Objective – The news does not take side and devoid of any impartiality.
C. Factual – It consists of actual persons and events with nothing invented.
D. Balance – It gives proper emphasis in each fact in relationto other fact; it also
gives attention to both sides in a controversial issue.
E. Concise – It is short enough to contain the most important facts.
F. Timely – It refers to the freshness or immediacy of the event.
Steps in Writing the News Story
1. List down all the data.
2. Arrange facts in a descending order of importance.
3. Make the lead play up the most interesting and important points.
4. Present the other details of the news in the next paragraphs to answer the
questions not yet answered.
Tips in News Writing
1. Write the news as soon as you have gathered the facts.
2. List down facts according to their descending importance.
3. Highlight the most important data as your lead.
4. Be accurate in presenting facts.
5. Write the full name of the person and organization when first mentioned.
Thereafter, use only the surname or any appropriate title of the person and
acronym for the organization.
6. Attribute authority or source of news to strenghten the credibility of the news
story and to protect the newspaper from libel suit.
7. Identify names mentioned. If the person has several identifications, use the
one relevant to the facts of the story.
8. Avoid editorializing. Do not inject your opinion to the news.
9. Be objective. Present facts without bias.
10. Make short paragraphs. Write one-idea, mostly one-sentence paragraph.
11. Use simple words.

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 12. Use short sentences but vary their lengths.
13. Do not involve yourself in the news by using first person.
14. Prefer the active to the passive voice.
15. Present both sides of the persons involved in the news.
16. Place direct and indirect quotation separately in paragraphs.
17. Number from 1 to 9 should be written in word and 10 and above should be in
numerical figure.
18. Do not start the sentence with a numerical figure. Have it in word.
19. Do not mention any name in the first paragraph unless the person is popular
or well-known. This is called blind lead.

Basic Structure of News

Straight news follows the traditional structure of news writing. It is written in
inverted pyramid form. The most important facts are placed at the beginning. The other
less significant details and background are given in the succeeding paragraphs.
Journalist normally organize their news stories in a one sentence one paragraph
rule using the so-called Inverted Pyramid Structure which comprises of the following
parts:

Primary Lead - Usually a short paragraph which answers at least four of the five
Ws and one H at its most effective angle.
Secondary Lead – complement the main lead by answering those of the five Ws
and one H, which are left unanswered.
Other important details – other less important data that give flesh to the story.

Primary Lead

Secondary Lead

Other important details

Least important
details

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The Lead
• The opening paragraph of a news story.
• Typically a one-sentence paragraph that summarizes the basic facts of a
story and conveys to the reader what the reporter found out in his/her
reporting.
• It is usually the first sentence, or in some cases the first two sentences,
and are ideally 20-25 words in length which is to communicate the most
encompassing and interesting statement that a writer can make in one
sentence;
• In straight news, it tells the most important facts of the story. In feature
article or news feature, it could be a word, a phrase , a sentence or a group
of sentences that attracts and sustains the reader’s interest.

Classification of Lead

A. Summary Lead. It answers the five Ws and one H (What, Who, Where, When,
Why and How). The story is presented using the inverted pyramid from where
the most important data are in the first and second paragraph. This is used in
writing straight news.
1. What Lead. It is used if the most important angle of the news is the
event.
2. Who Lead. This kind of summary lead is used if the person or
organization involved in the news is more significant than the event.
3. Where Lead. This is used if the location where the event took place is
more significant than the other aspects of the news.
4. When Lead. This lead is seldom used. This is only used if the time
element is more important than the other angles of the story.
5. Why Lead. This is used if the cause of the event is the most effective
angle of the story.
6. How Lead. This is used if the process or the manner of how the event
happened is more important than the other angles of the news.

B. Novelty Lead. It attracts the reader’s attention, arouses his curiosity and
sustains his interest. It is used ni writing a news feature or a feature article.

Angling in News Writing

It is the process of placing the most important data at the beginning of the
lead to make it more interesting to the reader.

Example of Angling

Gathered Data:
What: hanging to death
Who: an old man
Where: inside his sister’s house in Cauayan City
When: yesterday
Why: unable to find work and could not go home to his family in Davao.
How: by hanging himself using a rope

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 Angling Using the Given Data

1. Angling Using the What Lead

Hanging himself, an old man was found dead yesterday inside his sister’s
house in Cauayan City.
2. Angling using the Who Lead
An old man hung himself to death yesterday inside his sister’s house in
Cauayan City.
3. Angling using the Where Lead
Inside his sister’s house in Cauayan City, an old man hung himself to
death yesterday.
4. Angling Using the When Lead
Yesterday, an old man hung himself to death inside his sister’s house in
Cauayan City.
5. Angling using the How Lead
Using an iron cord, an old man hung himself to death yesterday inside his
sister’s house in Cauayan City after he failed to find work and could not go
home to his family in Davao.

Learning Competency: Identify the common forms of journalistic writing (News)

(SPJ4NEW-IId-7)

Activity 1: Directions: Write the word NEWS if the statement is true and WRITING if
the statement is false.

_______________1. News should be based on facts and uninteresting story.

_______________2. In writing a straight news, a writer must give his impressions, may
describe and narrate facts without resorting to biased opinion.
_______________3. Inverted pyramid structure in news writing suggests that news be
told in order of less interesting down to the most interesting.
_______________4.The most important part of the article that summarizes the story is
the lead.
_______________5. Angling in news writing is the process of placing the most important
data at the beginning of the lead to make it less interesting to the reader.
_______________6. One sentence, one paragraph is a rule in news writing that should
be followed.
_______________7. The What lead is used if the process or the manner of how the
event happened is more important than the other angles of the news.
_______________8. Primary Lead is sually a short paragraph which answers at least
four of the five Ws and one H at its most effective angle.
_______________9. News writing attempts to answer all the basic questions about any
particular event in the first two or three paragraphs.
______________10. The Novelty Lead attracts the reader’s attention, arouses his
curiosity and sustains his interest. It is used ni writing a news feature or a feature article.

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Activity 2: Directions: Fill in the Cross word puzzle with the elements of news being
specified.

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10

8 11

5 2

7 3

Across:
1. Involves newsworthy people
3. Any unusual or deviation from the normal course of events like a
pregnant man and the like
4. nearnes of the events to the readers
6. love stories and adventure of prominent people
9. news on any progress like road widening

Down:
2. Timeliness of the events
5. deals with persons, places, things and situations which are
familiar to the reader
7. stories about animals especially those unusual ones that interests the readers
8. news on natural disasters describing casualties
10. importance of the event and how it affects the readers
11. events which are appealing to the emotion
12. results of sweepstakes, raffle draws and anything that make good news

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Activity 3: Directions. Create 5 leads using the gathered data below.

Data Gathered:
What: won the Php 50 million jackpot prize on PCSO Super Lotto
Who: a 20-year old farmer
Where: Cauayan City
When: yesterday
Why: due to financial and health issues of his mother , he chose to bet his
last money on the Super Lotto draw of the Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office
How: by betting through a lucky pick and winning the combinations
2 - 4 – 11 – 13 – 24 – 26 .

1. What Lead:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. Who Lead:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
3. Where Lead:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
4. When Lead:
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Activity 4. Direction: Think of an interesting event and fill in the information needed
before you write a news report.

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Activity 5. Direction: Write an essay on what the young journalists should possess in
order to deliver with honesty the news people should know.

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REFLECTION:

In these activities about news writing, I learned to:

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References
• Alkuino, G. E.(2017).Campus Journalism in the New Generation 2017
Edition.General Santos,Philippines.pp 43-55
• https://journalism.fandom.com/wiki/Newswriting
• slideshare.net/miracel20/news-writing-presentation
• https://en.islcollective.com/preview/201204/f/writing-a-news-report_21870_1.jpg

Prepared by:
LOVILYN G. ENCARNACION
Writer

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RUBRICS IN WRITING NEWS LEAD , NEWS REPORT AND ESSAY
Features 5 4 3 2 1

Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner Beginner

Quality of Short paragraph Short paragraph Short paragraph Short paragraph written Short and incomplete
Writing written in a very written in an written in simple in a very simple style paragraph
interesting style interesting style style
Gives one new Has an idea but can’t
Very informative Somewhat Gives some new information and very organize into writing
and well-organized informative and information but poorly organized
organized poorly organized

Grammar, With correct Few spelling and A number of So many spelling, Erroneous spelling,
Usage & spelling, punctuation errors, erroneous spelling, punctuation and punctuation and grammar
Mechanics punctuation, minor grammatical punctuation grammatical errors
indention and/or errors grammatical
free from
grammatical errors

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ACTIVITY 2:
Across:
1. NAMES
3. ODDITY
4. PROXIMITY
6. ROMANCE ACTIVITY 1:
9. DEVELOPMENT
1. Writing
Down: 2. Writing
2. IMMEDIACY 3. Writing
5. PROMINENCE 4. News
7. ANIMALS 5. Writing
8. CALAMITY 6. News
10. SIGNIFICANCE 7. Writing
on the given rubrics. 11. HUMAN_INTEREST 8. News
Reflection, points will be based 12. NUMBERS 9. News
For Activities 3-5 and 10. News
AANSWERS KEY:
 JOURNALISM 4
Name of Learner:__________________________________GradeLevel:_____________
Section:___________________________________________Date:________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
EDITORIAL

Background Information for Learners

EDITORIAL- is an article that presents the newspaper's opinion on a certain
issue. It tackles current issues and recent events, and attempts to create
viewpoints based on an objective analysis of happenings and
conflicting/contrary opinions.
1.Folio-consists of the the page number, date of publication and the
name of the newspaper, usually placed on top of the page. It is also
found in other inside pages.
2. Masthead. The editorial box containing the newspaper logo, the names
of the staff members and position in the staff, publisher and other
pertinent data about the newspaper.It is also called the Flag.
3. Editorial. written by any of the editors who give comment or opinion of
the staff or the whole paper on current event or issue.
4. Editorial Column. A timely and regular presentation of various kinds of
editorial material by the same writer, known as columnist.
5. Editorial Cartoon. It is a caricature that gives emphasis to a certain
point,
6. Editorial Liner. A quoted saying or short statement placed at the end of
an editorial column or editorial to emphasize a point.
7. Letter to the editor. A letter sent by the reader giving his personal point
of view on certain aspects.

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 1.Explain or interpret: Editors often use these editorials to explain the
way the newspaper covered a sensitive or controversial subject. School
newspapers may explain new school rules or a particular student-body
effort like a food drive.

2. Criticize: These editorials constructively criticize actions, decisions

or situations while providing solutions to the problem identified.
Immediate purpose is to get readers to see the problem, not the
solution.

3. Persuade: Editorials of persuasion aim to immediately see the

solution, not the problem. From the first paragraph, readers will be
encouraged to take a specific, positive action. Political endorsements
are good examples of editorials of persuasion.

4. Evaluate:focus on actions or situations that the editors view as being

wrong or in need of improvement—or that are praiseworthy.

In general, an editorial should be organized in 4 steps:

• State the subject and your position on the subject in the introduction.
• Discuss opposing points of view.
• Prove your position with supporting details.
• Draw a conclusion.

Learning Competency with Code:

o Define and give importance of editorial (SPJ4OPW-IIE-13)
o Describe the different parts of editorial (SPJ4OPW-IIE-14)
o Identify the qualities of a good editorial (SPJ4OPW-IIE-15)

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Activity 1. Read, Understand and Guess Me!
Directions. Read each statement carefully Arrange the jumbled letters to form a word
related to the different parts of editorial page. Write the answers inside the box.

1. LADIEOTRI RLNIE - short statement placed at the end of an editorial column

2. HEDATSMA- containing the newspaper logo, the names of the staff members
and position in the staff.

3. ETODIAILR - written by any of the editors who give comment or opinion of the
staff or the whole paper on current event or issue.

4. ETODIAILR OONCRATNGI- It is a caricature that gives emphasis to a certain

point.

5. RTTELE OT ETH DIEOTLIAR- A letter sent by the reader giving his personal
point of view on certain aspects.

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ACTIVITY 2. GET TO KNOW ME BETTER

Get one newspaper and Cut the editorial page. Then label its part (In the case that
newspaper is not available, you may search the internet ,print and label it.Please attach
the output at the back of this Learning Activity Sheet.)

Folio Masthead Editorial Editorial Column

Editorial Cartoon Editorial Liner Letter to the editor

ACTIVITY 3.Am I Right or Wrong?

Read the statement carefully. Draw a if the statement tells about what an Editorial must
have and write W it is not.
________ 1. It contains introduction, body and conclusion like other news stories.
_________ 2. Opinions from the opposing viewpoint that agrees directly the same issues the
writer addresses
_________3. A concise conclusion that summarizes the writer's opinion.
_________ 4. A good editorial should take a pro-active mechanism to making the situation
better by using subjective and destructive criticism.
_________ 5.The opinions of the columnist delivered in a personal manner.

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ACTIVITY 4. Where do I belong?

Identify the type of editorial that describe in each statement. Write X if it explain, V for
evaluate, P it persuades and C if it criticizes.

_______________ _1.They attempt to interpret or inform rather than to argue a point of

view.
_______________ 2. Editorials offer the opportunity to suggest a compromise.
________________3. This editorial tackles topics such as the elimination of a sports
program, a change in the grading system
_______________ 4. Constructively disapprove actions, decisions or situations while
providing solutions to the problem identified.
_______________5. Focus on actions or situations that the editors view as being wrong
or in need of improvement—or that are praiseworthy.

ACTIVITY 5 .STEP BY STEP. Arrange the statement about steps in making an editorial.
Use the box as a clue to arrange the following steps.

• Give evidence to support your position.

• State and refute the position of the other side in the conclusion.
• State the problem or situation.
• Offer two possible solutions to the problem.

S
P
E
C
S
• State your position.

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Activity 6. I believe. Write an editorial about “Distance Learning during Pandemic”
using the different steps in writing an editorial.

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References:

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk00bmwfZ8HSKD10Bmn_wozogcqIufg%3A
1604234497352&source=hp&ei=Aa2eX93JE8nR-
QaLv5GwDg&iflsig=AINFCbYAAAAAX567EWs_3zYoxMvB_s8hmqRGgwPH6Igh&q=wh
at+is+editorial+and+its+importance&oq=what+is+editorial+and+its&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktY
WIQAxgAMgQIABATMggIABAWEB4QEzIICAAQFhAeEBM6BwgjEOoCECc6CQgjEOoC
ECcQEzoECCMQJzoFCAAQsQM6AggAOggIABCxAxCDAToICC4QsQMQgwE6AgguO
gYIABAWEB5QzBRYw29gx39oA3AAeACAAYcGiAGBIpIBCjAuMjQuMi42LTGYAQCgA
QGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEK&sclient=psy-ab

https://sckool.org/objectives-explain-the-importance-of-editorials-in-contributin.html

Rubric
Features 5 4 3 2 1
Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner Beginner
Quality of Short Short Short Short paragraph Short and
Writing paragraph paragraph paragraph written in a very incomplete
written in a written in an written in simple style paragraph
very interesting simple style
interesting style
style Gives some Gives one new Has an idea but
Very new information and can’t organize
informative Somewhat information very poorly into writing
and well- informative and but poorly organized
organized organized organized

Grammar, With correct Few spelling A number of So many Erroneous

Usage & spelling, and erroneous spelling, spelling,
Mechanics punctuation, punctuation spelling, punctuation and punctuation and
indention errors, minor punctuation grammatical grammar
and/or free grammatical grammatical errors
from errors
grammatical
errors

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Answer Key

Activity 1. Read, Understand and Guess Me!

1. EDITORIAL LINER
2. MASTHEAD
3. EDITORIAL
4. EIDTORIAL CARTOONING
5. LETTER TO THE EDITOR

ACTIVITY 3.Am I Right or Wrong?

1.
2. W
3.
4. W
5. W

ACTIVITY 4.Where do I belong?

1.X
2.P
3.X
4.C
5. E

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ACTIVITY 5 .STEP BY STEP

S State the problem or situation

P State your position.

E Give evidence to support your position.

C State and refute the position of the other side in the conclusion

S Offer two possible solutions to the problem.

Activity 6. I BELIEVE
Answer may vary(Rubric-based)

Prepared by:

MARK KNEIL Q. CANTOR

Teacher

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 JOURNALISM 4
Name: _____________________ GradeLevel: ________
Date: ______________________ Score: ______________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Common Form of Journalistic Writing - Feature

Background Information for Learners

This activity sheet serves as a self-learning guide for the learners. It facilitates
lesson comprehension as it specifically aims for learners’ understanding of feature
article.

Feature Story: Its Concepts and Nature

A feature story is an interesting article that focuses on certain people, places,

events or subject matters like career, relationships, money, health, lifestyle, among
others. Because it is so elaborative, a writer is “free as a bird” in crafting his ideas, in
weaving his ideas and in presenting his ideas. Feature writing breaks the box of rules
where news writing is incarcerated.

A feature story primarily banks on special human interest that may or may not be
closely tied to a recent news event. It relates to so many forms and subjects. Its forms
include narrative stories, poems, essays, tales, anecdotes and others.

Writing a feature is a war of creativity on the use of language. It is so stylistic that

it entails a writer’s constant reading and interminable practice.

Characteristics of Feature Stories

1. Variety of subject matter
It can take any topic under the sun, depending on the writer’s creativity on using
the language.
2. Variety of tones
Since feature stories are meant to entertain other than to inform, the feature
writer may use variety of dramatic tone, say a creepy story, exciting narration,
suspense drama, angry letter and the like.
2. Variety of form and style
It may use any form and style depending on the writer’s judgement to capture
easily the reader’s attention.
3. Well-organized
A feature story is actually an essay. Therefore, it follows a general format of
having an introduction, body and ending.
4. Strikes keynotes in a first sentence
The secret of arousing reader’s attention is to intrigue him at the beginning. So it
needs to be very striking at the first part.
5. May or may not be timely
Unlike news articles, feature stories may skip immediacy.

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Qualities of Well-Written Feature Story
⚫ Well-researched
⚫ Catchy
⚫ Descriptive
⚫ Exciting
⚫ Reflective
⚫ Emotional
⚫ Engaging
⚫ Neutral
⚫ Thorough

Types of Feature Stories

1. Informative feature. This gives information on subject of current interest
2. Human interest feature. It is written using heart-piercing presentations, which evoke
emotional responses to the readers.
3. News feature. It gets its materials from current events, covering details that were
omitted by
the news.
4. Personal experience. This tells of some unusual true-to-life experiences written in the
first
person account.
5. Personality sketch. It deals with private lives and secrets of notable people that are
much
sought-after and read by their fans.
6. Humorous feature. The primary objective of feature stories is to entertain.
7. Interpretative feature. It helps the reader understand the background and
significance of
social, economic, political and other problems of everyday life.
8. Seasonal or holiday feature. It includes subjects like events celebrated once a year.
9. Travelogue. It is an account of one’s travel experience and a vivid description of
places visited.
10. Science and Technology feature. It is concentrated on the latest advancement in
science and
technology with the aim of informing the readers and arousing their interest.
11. Historical and cultural feature. By comparing the present to the past, they can see
how time
has changed their environment, culture, values and perspectives.
12. Lifestyle feature. The quick change of fashion trends and lifestyles makes an
interesting
reading.
13. Entertainment feature. Movie stars, pop singers and show business events are
common
subjects.
14. Hobby feature. This type of feature primarily interests the readers who are into
exceptional
hobbies.
15. Career feature. It is a type of feature that focuses on career guidance, tips or issues

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Hard News and Feature Story Contrasted

A news story greatly differs from a feature story. However, both of them base their
contents on facts. A news story starts with a lead composed of five W’s and H. It should
be timely and should follow inverted triangle.

On the other hand, a feature story mainly focuses on who, what and why. It does
not need to be current. Often it is narrative in its approach and can be first or second
person point of view.

A news story focuses on the theme of the story; it is written in third person. A
news is primarily meant to inform, as it presents information in short paragraphs. It is
objective and straight to the point.

Example of Feature Article

There is no need for you to spend a lot and go to Italy to taste Italian cuisine, right
in Badoc, you can dine as if you are in Italy. Experience the taste of delicious pizza,
spaghetti, lasagna and other Italian cuisines. Minos is an Italian citizen who married a
Badoquena. They decided to stay in Badoc and built their mini restaurant which is now
well-known among the neighboring towns and provinces. It is about another 100 meter
walk from the Juan Luna Shrine to reach the said mini- restaurant. You can invite your
friends and you can have bonding or probably even business meetings there.

Learning Competencies:
A. Define and give importance of feature (SPJ4FTR-llF-21).
B. Identify the different parts of Feature Article (SPJ4FTR-llF-23).
C. Distinguish feature from other forms of journalistic writing (SPJ4FTR-llF-23)

Exercise 1

Direction: TRUE or FALSE. On the space provided before each item, write TRUE
when the concept is factual and FALSE when erroneous.

__________1. A typical person may become a good source of personality sketch.

__________2.Feature stories have a limit on the number of words and length of
paragraphs.
__________3. In writing features, adjectives should be used sparingly.
__________4. Feature stories are meant to entertain but still based from facts.
__________5. The opening paragraph sets the tone for the rest of the piece.

Exercise 2

Direction: MATCHING TYPE. Match the types of feature stories that are in the box by
writing the letter before each definition in the items below.

A. Personality sketch F. Humorous feature

B. Personal experience G. Interpretative feature
C. News feature H. Seasonal feature
D. Human interest feature 38I. Travelogue
E. Informative feature J. Science and Technology feature
__________1. It is a clear description of places visited.
__________2. It aims to make readers laugh and be relieved of the stress of life.
__________3. It informs about the latest advancement of science.
__________4. Others regard this as profile feature.
__________5. This gives information on subject of current interest.
__________6. A true-to-life experience written in the first person account.
__________7. It explains the background of social, economic, and other problems of life.
__________8. It covers details that were omitted by the news.
__________9. Includes subjects like events celebrated once a year.
__________10. Sometimes called concerned story which is written using heart-piercing
presentations.

Exercise 3

Direction: Find and box the 9 qualities of a well-written feature story in the
grid. Look at all directions, backward, diagonal, etc.

E M O T I O W E L L R E S E A R C H E D N
F U N C T I O N E D E V E L O P A E E N E
E M O T I O N A L O O L Y O U T T O A R U
E X C I T I N G I M A C L I N E C U D L T
M E M O R P Y O F C U T L I N E H R L L R
E V I T P I R C S E D N B C D E Y G I H A
E N G A G I N G K Y R D E C K S W E N J L
O F O L I O G R O U P R E F L E C T I V E
P R O G E Y P E T P A R T S L E E P Y M E
F O L D I N G B E D T H O R O U G H A G E

Exercise 4

Direction: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the correct answer on your paper

1. Which of the following publishes more feature stories than the news items?
a. newspaper b. tabloid c. magazine
2. With types of lead in mind, what is more nearly common to feature stories?
a. summary b. inverted triangle c. novelty
3. What is called a feature story that is based on a timely news happening?
a. News feature b. Personality sketch c. Human Interest feature
4. With a type of feature story in mind, which of the following does NOT belong to the
group?
a. Journey to Japanese Tunnel c. Maconacon Invites!
b. How to Cook Banana Cake
5. Travelogue : Journey :: _____________________ : Celebrity Profile
a. Human Interest b. Lifestyle Feature c. Personality Sketch

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Exercise 5

Direction: Using a Venn Diagram, compare and contrast the nature and
characteristics of news from features.

Reflection
1. What part of the activity do you find difficult? Why?
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2. What part of the activity do you find easy? Why?

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Reference:
C. Book
Bulusan, Ferdinand, Campus Journalism within your reach

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Writer
MARITONI C. PABICO
Prepared by:
Exercise 5. Answer may vary
In any order
11. well-researched
1. C 12. catchy
2. C 13. descriptive
3. A 14. exciting
4. B 15. reflective
5. C 16. emotional
17. engaging
18. neutral
19. thorough
Exercise 4 Exercise 3
11. I
12. F
13. J
14. A
15. E
16. B 6. false
17. G 7. false
18. C
8. false
19. H 9. true
20. D 10. true
Exercise 2 Exercise 1
Answer key:
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