How to write a news article

By myriam.provost001 | Updated: March 25, 2025, 8:21 a.m.

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Hello!
Welcome to our virtual classroom!
today
we
will learn
how to write
a newspaper article
There are
7 parts to
a good news article
1- the HEADLINE
It catches your eye
and sums up the story. 
It is usually in larger font and often bolded.
2- the BYLINE
This tells you who wrote the article
and sometimes gives you the journalist’s specialty. 
for example:
“Mary Johnson, Science Reporter”
3- the PLACELINE
It tells you where the story 
TAKES PLACE
for example:
WASHINGTON — Most of the times Dr. Anthony S. Fauci made an appearance in the White House briefing room in 2020 — before eventually being banished from public view for his grim assessments of the coronavirus pandemic — he had President Donald J. Trump glowering over his shoulder.

4- the LEAD
This gives the most important information very briefly
USING THE 5 W's
who, what, when, where and why

5- the BODY
It supplies additional information.
It is divided into small paragraphs.
Every news article includes simple, true statements about what happened. The body includes FACTS and QUOTATIONS.

6- QUOTATIONS
These retell, word for word, what someone actually said.
Usually these quotations come from witnesses at the scene, or experts on a subject.
For example: Dr Parker,  head of the cancer reasearch team said, "It was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen!"

7- THE Tail
Extra details and related information. Usually contains LESS important information.
Pretty simple huh?!
let's take a
look 
at some examples
1- the HEADLINE
2- THE BYLINE
3- THE PLACELINE
4- THE LEAD
5- THE BODY
6- QUOTATIONS
7- tail
ESL Bus
That's it!

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