Writing News for Readers

• PowerPoint

• Objective: Students will analyze the qualities of news writing to attract readers.

• Highlight: the 6C’s of news writing: correct, complete, consistent, concise, clear, coherent

Gems of Advice About Good Writing

• Handout

• Objective: Students will learn what to watch for in their own writing to be sure that it is clear and easy to read.

• Highlight: Write for your readers

Transition/Quote Formula for News (LQTQ)

• Handout

• Objective: Students will analyze the qualities of news writing to attract readers.

• Highlight: Demonstrates the Lead, Quote, Transition, Quote formula for writing news articles

GQ Studs

• Handout

• Objective: Students will learn what to watch for in their own writing to be sure that it is clear and easy to read.

• Highlight: Use this checklist to critique your own story before turning it in, or use it to critique stories by others.