Tape or staple two pieces of paper together Fold the paper into four equal columns Leave three spaces across the page for an eye-

grabbing headline On the left, draw a picture box one column

wide and nine spaces deep Below box, write your name on one line, and

Staff Reporter on the next Begin your article in the first column below the

picture

Tape or staple two pieces of paper together Fold the paper into four equal columns Leave three spaces across the page for an eye-

grabbing headline On the left, draw a picture box one column

wide and nine spaces deep Below box, write your name on one line, and

Staff Reporter on the next Begin your article in the first column below the

picture

Formatting Your ArticleFormatting Your Article

Directions for Of Mice and Men Headline QuizDirections for Of Mice and Men Headline QuizImagine you are a reporter acting on a tip about

what happened in Chapters 5 and 6 for Of Mice and Men.

Your task is to report what happenedProvide necessary background information so

readers’ will understand the context of eventsInclude at least four direct citations (two from

each chapter and parenthetically noted) of people familiar with what happened

Imagine you are a reporter acting on a tip about what happened in Chapters 5 and 6 for Of Mice and Men.

Your task is to report what happenedProvide necessary background information so

readers’ will understand the context of eventsInclude at least four direct citations (two from

each chapter and parenthetically noted) of people familiar with what happened

Formula for a Well-Written News ArticleFormula for a Well-Written News Article First Paragraph (75+ words)

In your first one or two sentences tell who, what, when, where, and why. Try to hook the reader by beginning with a clever or surprising statement. Go for variety: try beginning your article with a question or a provocative statement.

Second/Third/Fourth Paragraphs (75+ words each)

Give the reader the details. Include quotes from people involved with the case. Write in the third person (he, she, it, they.) Be objective (never state your opinion). Use quotes to express others' opinions.

First Paragraph (75+ words)

In your first one or two sentences tell who, what, when, where, and why. Try to hook the reader by beginning with a clever or surprising statement. Go for variety: try beginning your article with a question or a provocative statement.

Second/Third/Fourth Paragraphs (75+ words each)

Give the reader the details. Include quotes from people involved with the case. Write in the third person (he, she, it, they.) Be objective (never state your opinion). Use quotes to express others' opinions.

Last Paragraph: (75+ words)

Wrap it up somehow (don't leave the reader hanging. Please don't say, "In conclusion…" or "To finish..." (yawn!) Try ending with a quote or with your own catchy phrase.

Writing Tips:•Use active words (verbs that show what's really happening.)

•Write about the really interesting info first!

Last Paragraph: (75+ words)

Wrap it up somehow (don't leave the reader hanging. Please don't say, "In conclusion…" or "To finish..." (yawn!) Try ending with a quote or with your own catchy phrase.

Writing Tips:•Use active words (verbs that show what's really happening.)

•Write about the really interesting info first!

RubricHas a catchy headline that encourages people

to read the articleContains the most important information in the

first paragraphCovers in depth who, what, when, where, why,

and how Uses your best English and remains objective or

un-opinionated Contains at least four direct citations (with

parenthetical citations, two from each chapter) Relatively free of grammatical, mechanical, and

spelling errorsNeatly printed, not hand-written