صفحه 1:
NEWSPAPER WRITING
How to write a
tabloid article.
صفحه 2:
THE HEADLINE
To be successful and eye-catching,
tabloid headlines should contain
some of these elements:
*Short, snappy phrases
*Puns, or plays on words
*Humour
*An element of intrigue
صفحه 3:
SOME EXAMPLES
You are now going to look at some
examples of tabloid headlines. For
each one, think about:
*What techniques the writer has
used to grab your attention
«What the article is about
صفحه 4:
EXAMPLE 1
TSUNAMI HEIR LIFT
Techniques used:
This article is about:
صفحه 5:
EXAMPLE 1
TSUNAMI HEIR LIFT
Techniques used:
- Pun on the words “heir” and “air”
This article is about:
- Princes William and Harry helping out with aid
relief to Asia
صفحه 6:
EXAMPLE 2
WE WEPT FOR WAVE ORPHANS
Techniques used:
This article is about:
صفحه 7:
EXAMPLE 2
WE WEPT FOR WAVE ORPHANS
Techniques used:
- alliteration: repeating the “w” sound
This article is about:
- Royal family express their grief over the
tsunami disaster
صفحه 8:
EXAMPLE 3
IT'S TUM KIND OF MIRACLE
Techniques used:
This article is about:
صفحه 9:
EXAMPLE 3
IT'S TUM KIND OF MIRACLE
Techniques used:
-The word “tum” sounds like “some”
-Doesn’t give away much information
This article is about:
-A woman with an artificial stomach gives birth to
the baby doctors said she’d never have
صفحه 10:
EXAMPLE 4
DOWNLOADS GO UP LOADS
Techniques used:
This article is about:
صفحه 11:
EXAMPLE 4
DOWNLOADS GO UP LOADS
Techniques used:
-Contrast of “down” and “up” - creates humour
-Could be about a number of different things -
vague
This article is about:
-Music sales on the internet rising above CD
sales for the first time
صفحه 12:
ABLOID LAN 8
You are now going to look at an article from two
different newspapers.
The article is about the same topic, but you will
notice great differences between the two.
Try to note these differences in your jotter in the
form of a table...
صفحه 13:
TABLOID LANGUAGE
Article 2
Short,
snappy
Short,
simple
1-3
sentences
Article 1
Long,
detailed
Long,
complex
3 or 4
sentences
What differences
are there in the
headlines?
How long are the
sentences in the
article?
How long are the
paragraphs?
How much detail is
included?
Did you understand
all of the words?
Do vou think this
صفحه 14:
TABLOID LANGUAGE
Having looked at a tabloid article and the techniques that
tabloid writers use, you are going to construct your own
tabloid article.
First, you must work with a partner and attempt to
construct a suitable headline.
Remember, headlines should contain at least one of the
following:
*Short, snappy phrases
*Puns, or plays on words
*Humour
*An element of intrigue
صفحه 15:
HEADLINE FEEDBACK
Gather the class’ ideas together, and decide which
headline you like best:
صفحه 16:
WRITING YOUR ARTICLE
Now, you are going to continue to write the rest of your
article.
Look over the example tabloid article you were given for
ideas of how you should phrase your work.
Remember that your article should include:
*Details of the event
*Interviews with eye-witnesses
*Speculation about what may actually have
happened
Your finished article should fill about TWO jotter pages
NEWSPAPER WRITING
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How to write a
tabloid article.
THE HEADLINE
To be successful and eye-catching, tabloid headlines
should contain some of these elements:
•Short, snappy phrases
•Puns, or plays on words
•Humour
•An element of intrigue
SOME EXAMPLES
You are now going to look at some
examples of tabloid headlines. For
each one, think about:
•What techniques the writer has
used to grab your attention
•What the article is about
EXAMPLE 1
TSUNAMI HEIR LIFT
Techniques used:
This article is about:
EXAMPLE 1
TSUNAMI HEIR LIFT
Techniques used:
- Pun on the words “heir” and “air”
This article is about:
- Princes William and Harry helping out with aid
relief to Asia
EXAMPLE 2
WE WEPT FOR WAVE ORPHANS
Techniques used:
This article is about:
EXAMPLE 2
WE WEPT FOR WAVE ORPHANS
Techniques used:
- alliteration: repeating the “w” sound
This article is about:
- Royal family express their grief over the
tsunami disaster
EXAMPLE 3
IT'S TUM KIND OF MIRACLE
Techniques used:
This article is about:
EXAMPLE 3
IT'S TUM KIND OF MIRACLE
Techniques used:
-The word “tum” sounds like “some”
-Doesn’t give away much information
This article is about:
-A woman with an artificial stomach gives birth to
the baby doctors said she’d never have
EXAMPLE 4
DOWNLOADS GO UP LOADS
Techniques used:
This article is about:
EXAMPLE 4
DOWNLOADS GO UP LOADS
Techniques used:
-Contrast of “down” and “up” – creates humour
-Could be about a number of different things vague
This article is about:
-Music sales on the internet rising above CD
sales for the first time
TABLOID LANGUAGE
You are now going to look at an article from two
different newspapers.
The article is about the same topic, but you will
notice great differences between the two.
Try to note these differences in your jotter in the
form of a table…
TABLOID LANGUAGE
Article 1
What differences
are there in the
headlines?
How long are the
sentences in the
article?
How long are the
paragraphs?
How much detail is
included?
Did you understand
all of the words?
Do you think this
Long,
detailed
Long,
complex
3 or 4
sentences
Article 2
Short,
snappy
Short,
simple
1-3
sentences
TABLOID LANGUAGE
Having looked at a tabloid article and the techniques that
tabloid writers use, you are going to construct your own
tabloid article.
First, you must work with a partner and attempt to
construct a suitable headline.
Remember, headlines should contain at least one of the
following:
•Short, snappy phrases
•Puns, or plays on words
•Humour
•An element of intrigue
HEADLINE FEEDBACK
Gather the class’ ideas together, and decide which
headline you like best:
WRITING YOUR ARTICLE
Now, you are going to continue to write the rest of your
article.
Look over the example tabloid article you were given for
ideas of how you should phrase your work.
Remember that your article should include:
•Details of the event
•Interviews with eye-witnesses
•Speculation about what may actually have
happened
Your finished article should fill about TWO jotter pages