Writing for News

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Lesson on news writing

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Writing for News : 

Writing for News Communications Technology I 4/28/2009

How to Write for News : 

How to Write for News Active versus Passive Voice Avoid the Clutter

How to Write for News : 

How to Write for News Writing Cleanly/Clearly: $10,000 is written $10,00 Is it $10,000 or $10

Active versus Passive Voice : 

Active versus Passive Voice

Active versus Passive Voice : 

Active versus Passive Voice

Active versus Passive Voice : 

Active versus Passive Voice

Active versus Passive Voice : 

Active versus Passive Voice

Active versus Passive Voice : 

Active versus Passive Voice Passive = “to be” is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been

Writing for News : 

Writing for News Communications Technology I 4/29/2009

How to Write for News : 

How to Write for News “As you can see, everyone here is having a good time. We have students and teachers dancing and eating”. *Reporter gives no information about the event.

How to Write for News : 

How to Write for News “The foreign language teachers and students are enjoying their Third Annual International Dinner and Dance. Local ethnic restaurants have donated their time and food o create an international menu fit for any five-star hotel…

How to Write for News : 

How to Write for News Funds from this event will be used to pay for field trips and guest speakers for foreign language classes this school year.” *Reporter gives good information, including the number of years the event has taken place and details about who participated and how proceeds will be used.

The Lead… : 

The Lead… What is a teaser? Teaser = Lead

The Lead… : 

The Lead… What makes a good lead? Filtering Short and to the point (2-3 sentences).

Newsworthiness : 

Newsworthiness