Besides all contents after the headline, the first few sentences are the most important part of

newscasting. This is when you can grab the attention of your viewers or readers by using emotion,
quotations, rhetorical questions, descriptions, allusions, alliteration, and metaphors. Below we
have compiled a Newscasting script for the introduction for reporters.
1. Hello and welcome to the __________ News. My name is ___________. Our story today is
about ___________. We are going to be investigating where________ comes from, how it is
grown, and then how it gets here. Shortly we will be going live to our reporter in _________ _.
Let’s look at a map and see where that actually is.
[Point to the location on the world wall map or on Google Earth on screen and maybe describe the
environment or climate in that location.]
OK so now let’s go live to __________ who is in ____________.
2. Good morning/evening/afternoon, this is (name of the news) it is Tuesday, December Third,
Twenty Eighteen. I am the news reporter (reporter name) with this breaking news!
I will be right back after this…
3. Good morning/evening/afternoon, I am (reporter name) here’s what’s happening in sports
today. Today is the official start of the 2018 NFL draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs have the number one overall pick…
4. Hello, it’s (News reporter name) and you are watching (Name of the News). Today we have 3
different stories which are: Local boy stabbed in Wembley…
5. Hello, everyone, I am (News reporter name) and I am (News reporter name). This is (Name of
the News) at 9. Five British tourists were killed 15 others were hurt…

Winning Competition News anchor script

Anchor: Good evening, and welcome to the 6 o'clock news. I'm ________, and I'm here to bring
you the latest updates on a major accomplishment by a local school.
Anchor: As you can see from these images, the school is located in ___________, and it's been
making headlines for its outstanding performance in a national English competition. The school's
team has won first place, beating out hundreds of other schools from across the country.
Principal: We are incredibly proud of our students and the hard work they have put in. This is a
testament to the dedication and passion of our students and teachers, and the support of our
community.
Anchor: The competition was held over the course of several months and included a variety of
English language-related tasks such as public speaking, essay writing, and literary analysis. The
school's team was able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the English language and
cultural knowledge, impressing the judges and earning them the top spot.
Student: It was an amazing experience. We worked so hard to prepare for the competition, and it
feels amazing to see all of our hard work pay off. We're so grateful for the support of our teachers
and our school.
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Anchor: This is a great achievement for the school and the whole community, and it's a clear
indication of the high-quality education provided by the school and its staff. We extend our
congratulations to the students, teachers and everyone who has been involved in this great
accomplishment.
Anchor: That is all for now. Stay tuned for further updates, and take care.

Riot News anchor script

Anchor: Good evening, and welcome to the 6 o'clock news. I'm ________, and I'm here to bring
you the latest updates on a developing situation in our city.
Anchor: As you can see from these images, a large crowd has gathered in the downtown area, and
the situation has escalated into a riot. Police are on the scene and have declared a state of
emergency. We urge residents to avoid the area and to stay indoors for their safety.
Police Chief: We are doing everything in our power to bring the situation under control. We have
deployed additional officers to the area and have set up a perimeter to contain the crowd. We are
asking for calm and for people to disperse peacefully.
Anchor: The cause of the riot is not yet known, but it is believed to have started as a peaceful
protest. However, tensions have risen, and the situation has become violent. Reports of
vandalism, looting, and injuries have been received.
Resident: It's just chaos out there. I heard the protest was peaceful at first, but then it turned
violent. I can't believe this is happening in our city.
Anchor: We would like to remind our viewers that violence is not the solution and that the right to
peaceful protest is protected under the law. We urge everyone to remain calm and to follow the
instructions of the authorities.
Anchor: We will continue to bring you updates on the situation as it develops. The safety of our
community is our top priority, and we will do everything in our power to bring this situation to a
peaceful resolution.
Anchor: That is all for now. Stay tuned for further updates, and take care.

Accident News anchor script

Anchor: Good evening, and welcome to the 6 o'clock news. I'm ________, and I'm here to bring
you the latest updates on a tragic accident that occurred earlier today.
Anchor: As you can see from these images, the accident occurred on __________ highway, where
a __________ collided with a __________. The collision resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities.
Representative: Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and their families. We are still
investigating the cause of the accident and have not yet determined if any charges will be filed.
Anchor: The accident caused major traffic delays in the area, and the highway was closed for
several hours while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. We would like to remind drivers

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to exercise caution and to obey traffic laws, as accidents like this can be prevented with safe
driving practices.
Witness: I saw the whole thing happen. It was horrible. The vehicles collided and there was debris
everywhere. I hope the victims are okay.
Anchor: We will continue to bring you updates on the situation as more information becomes
available. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult
time.
Anchor: That is all for now. Stay tuned for further updates, and take care.

Natural Disaster News anchor script

Anchor: Good evening, and welcome to the 6 o'clock news. I'm ________, and I'm here to bring
you the latest updates on the devastating natural disaster that has struck our region.
Anchor: As you can see from these images, the damage caused by the storm is extensive. Homes
have been destroyed, roads have been washed away, and power lines have been knocked down.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this disaster.
Anchor: Emergency services are working tirelessly to help those in need. Rescue teams have been
deployed to search for survivors, and medical teams are providing aid to those who have been
injured. We would like to express our gratitude to these brave men and women for their selfless
efforts.
Resident: It's just terrible. I've never seen anything like this before. My home is gone, and I have
nowhere to go. But I'm just grateful to be alive.
Anchor: (nodding sympathetically) The outpouring of support from the community has been truly
heartwarming. Many local businesses and organizations have stepped forward to provide food,
clothing, and shelter for those who have been displaced. We would like to extend our thanks to all
those who have helped in any way.
Anchor: The road to recovery will be a long one, but we will get through this together. We will
continue to bring you updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
Anchor: Thank you for joining us for the 6 o'clock news. Stay safe, and stay informed