DISTINGUISH AMONG TYPES OF

JOURNALISTIC WRITING
(NEWS REPORT, OPINION ARTICLE, FEATURE
ARTICLE, AND SPORTS NEWS ARTICLE)
 What are some examples of journalistic writing?

What type of article reports

What journalistic writing have you read on an issue or
reports on events have you
read recently?
01 03 event with added in-depth and
more background details?

When an article states a

What about news on sports
02 04
belief, judgment, or way of
events? thinking about something,
what type of journalistic
writing is it?
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Directions: Identify in what parts of the newspaper we can find these articles.
Choose your answers inside the box. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.
Front Page Obituary Classified Ads

Editorial Page Sports Page

1. In Basketball… Seniors wallop grade 8 Cagers

2. DOH: COVID 19 cases in PH breach 300k mark

3. Former actor and senator Ramon Revilla Sr. passes away. The wake of the Revilla patriarch
will be held at the family’s compound in Bacoor City.

4. Tutors Needed: We are looking for highly skilled and dynamic individuals who have strong
communication skills. The candidate must possess a love for teaching.

5. Attitude Towards Study - We should not think of study merely in terms of quizzes, recitation,
and homework. Putting a valuation upon it in terms of years from now will give it more
meaning to us.
News Report
 News Report
Its purpose is to inform readers of what is happening around. It is factual and
informational. It answers the questions who, what, where, why, and how.

Example of a News Report:

Two Pupils Receive Awards Ana Gonzaga and Grace Ramos, both grade 4 of
Tandang Sora Elementary School, were awarded gold medalist for their honesty during
the celebration of Buwan ng Wika.
The said pupils returned a bag containing ten thousand pesos, a cellphone, and
other valuable items to the Principal’s Office.
Opinion Article
 Opinion Article
It reflects the author’s opinion about a subject. It is an article that expresses the opinion
on an issue. It is short and specific and gets to the point fast. It offers solutions and has a
winning conclusion.

Example of a News Report:

I’m Sure You’ll Agree Our family should have a dog for three reasons. First,
pets teach responsibility. If we get a dog, I will feed him and take him for a walk
after school. The second reason for having a pet is that he would make a good
companion for me when everyone else is busy. The third reason we need a dog
is for safety. He would warn us of danger and keep our house safe. For all these
reasons, I’m sure you’ll agree that we should have a dog.
Feature Article
 Feature Article
It gives information of human interest. It attempts to involve the reader
emotionally. It provides a detailed description of a place, person, idea or
organization.

Example of a Feature Article:

Clack! Clack! What’s Up with Lato-lato?

Lato-lato is a toy made up of two plastic balls connected with a string.

Players swing the balls around until they make a loud clacking sound and
whoever maintains the rhythm (and the noise) the longest earns bragging rights.
In some places, players earn more than that. In Cainta, Rizal, for example, the
tourism office held a local lato-lato competition where kids try to be the player
with the longest streak.
Sports News Article
 Sports News Article
It is a form of writing that reports on matters pertaining to sporting
topics and competitions.

Example of a Sports News Article:

Santiago powers NU past Ateneo National University banked on towering

Jaja Santiago to subdue Ateneo, 25-17, 25-13, 18-29, 29-27 on
Wednesday and gain solo leadership in UAAP Women’s Volleyball at
FilOil Flying V Center.
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 Directions: Read the following articles. Which is a news report, opinion,
feature, and sports news article? Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper

1. Rooney scores again England’s football team wins again. This is a great result says
Rooney. It was all down to the penalty shootout. England did not score during extra time.
They had scored twice in the first ten minutes of the match.

2. Tornadoes

A tornado is a storm that can cause destruction in its path. Winds can reach up to 300
might! Tornadoes form from thunderstorms. They are most common in the United States
called Tornado Alley. This area is where many tornadoes form because of the way the air
moves.
3. Manila, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed on the ground of mootness,
the quo warranto case filed against ABS-CBN, SC Public Information Chief Atty. Brian Keith
Hosaka said Tuesday.

“I was able to confirm with Chief Justice (Diosdado) Peralta that the Supreme Court
dismissed today their en banc meeting the quo warranto petition filed by the Solicitor General
against ABS-CBN Corporation on the ground of mootness,” Hosaka said.

4. Visit the best beach!

I think Boracay is the best beach in the world. I would like to invite tourists from all over
the world to visit Boracay. You are guaranteed to have a great time. There are lots of reasons
why you will have the best time at Boracay. It has clean, white sand, wonderful with sparkling
waves. My beach has a huge variety of things to do and places to stay. It is beautiful and
easy to reach.
 Directions: Complete the sentences by choosing the correct word inside the parentheses.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. (Sports, Feature, News) article contains news on events about sports.

2. (Sports, Feature, News) article reports on an issue, person, or an event with added depth and
more background details.

3. (News, Opinion, Sports) article reports on an event that has taken place.

4. (News, Opinion, Feature) article states a belief judgment or way of thinking about something.
Directions: Below are some situations that you may find yourself in. Check (/) your answer. Then write a short
explanation for your answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. You heard your father and mother talking about the pandemic COVID 19 that has been taking many people’s
lives all over the world. What kind of article will you read about COVID 19? _____News report _____Sports
______Feature _____Opinion Why?___________________________________________________

2. You and your siblings are travelers. You enjoy going to different places. What kind of article would you read
before going to a place? _____News report _____Sports _____Feature _____Opinion Why?
___________________________________________________
 Directions: Read the following articles. What type of journalistic writings are
these? Pick out the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.
News Report Sports News Article Feature Opinion Article

1. 3.000 families lose homes in Tondo fire A 10-hour fire broke out in the Parola
Compound slum in Tondo, Manila on Tuesday night, leaving 3,000 families homeless
and at least P7 million in damage to property. Firefighters took a longer time to control
the blaze due to the lack of water hydrants, heavy traffic brought about by trailer
trucks, lack of access roads to the neighborhood and panicking residents.
2. The happiest days of your life?

School days should be a happy time in a young person’s life, what can
make people’s lives a misery during this time, then? In my opinion. There is
one word that answers this question-bullying. Unfortunately, bullying is quite
common in schools where I live. It can affect students of any age, and both
boys and girls. A friend of mine had a very negative experience at school
last year as an older boy continually called him names and sometimes used
to post nasty messages about him on Facebook. Obviously, my friend felt
very upset about this and it affected his selfconfidence. Some days, he
didn’t want to come to school at all.
3. Hidilyn Diaz bags 3 golds in 2020 Roma World Cup

Manila, Philippines. Hidilyn Diaz boosted her bid to top the world rankings
with 3 golds in the 2020 Roma Weightlifting World Cup on Tuesday, January
28. Diaz currently ranks No.4 in the women’s 55 kg.category topped by
Chinese weightlifters Liao Qiuyun, Zhang Wanqiong and Li Yagun. The win
virtually sealed the Filipina’s return stint to the quadrennial meet slated to
run from July 24 to August 9 in Tokyo, Japan. The country’s top weightlifter
is riding on a winning momentum after she ruled the 2019 Southeast Asian
Games and copped her first gold in the regional biennial meet.
4. The Much Awaited PNR Line Tutuban to Malolos to Hit the Tracks in 2021

The PNR Line Tutuban to Malolos is part of the North-South

Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, also known as the Clark-Calamba
Railway. This is a 38-kilometer mass transportation railway that will connect
Malolos, Bulacan with NCR.
The PNR Line to Tutuban to Malolos (Line 1) is expected to serve over
300,000 passengers daily in its opening year in 2020. This 38-kilometer
railway will run across 10 elevated stations.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency will finance NSCR North
1 while the remaining sections will be co-financed by the Asian Development
Bank.
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