10 Tips
TOP 10 TIPS
FOR WRITING A NEWSPAPER
REPORT BY
FIRST NEWS
FIRST NEWS
1, NICKY COX
Choose an interesting event or happening to write about. In our exam, stay to the picture and facts they give you.
2
The first paragraph should tell the whole story in as few
words as possible, so that, even if someone reads no
further, they will know what has happened.
3
Add more detail to the report over the next few paragraphs putting the
most important information near the top. If reports end up being too long
for the newspaper, they should always be able to be cut from the bottom.
WHO
WHAT
HOW
4
Make sure that your report answers the six WH and H questions.
WHAT happened? WHEN did it happen? WHY did it happen?
WHERE did it happen? WHO did it happen to? HOW did it happen?
WHEN
5
Try to include some quotes in your report. You might need to
interview someone for it. This will make your story more interesting.
6
Don’t waffle or make the report too long, keep the
sentences short and punchy.
7.
7.
Check your facts.
8.
8.
Finally, think of a good headline for your report that will grab the
attention of your readers and will make them want to read it.
9
Read back over your report to make sure that it all
makes sense.
10
Check your spelling!
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