1. How to write a news
article
By: Samantha Sigler

2. Parts of a news article
Lead
Nut Graf
Supporting paragraphs
Kicker

3. Lead
“Hook”
5 W’s and H
Conflict
Short, simple
Active sentence

4. Nut Graf
Background information
Summary
“Heart” of story
WHY

5. Supporting paragraphs
Actual story
Develop main ideas
Quotes
Details
Support lead, nut graf

6. Kicker
Last sentence
Lasting impression/feeling on readers
Quote
Interesting fact