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Laptops

By James Ring

April 6, 2011 

 

The new laptops here at Byrd school aren't working well.

 

A lot of people can't log on, thay can't get sound or they can't even turn the computer on all together!

 

A lot of people want the computers from the computer room back.  The teachers say "the laptops are delicate."

 

I think they're a bit too delicate.

 

What do you think of our new laptops?

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The 5 W's + H... and the LEAD

If you've got these covered...you've got a story.  See our poem > >  > --->

FOCUS!  

Before you write, use this worksheet to be clear on what your article is about.

What's your angle? How do you find it?

Hint: the theme of your article has to interest your READERS

Writing leads: start your story off right

The lead is the writer's promise: "This article will be interesting and exciting and will tell you more about the information I've just teased you with."

How to write a good newspaper story

A LOT of helpful tips here, folks 

Examples of Good Interview Questions

These are especially good when you're writing a profile.

Be a TOUGH editor

Before you hand anything in...do THIS

     The "Five Ws" (and one H) 

  I keep six honest serving-men 

  (They taught me all I knew); 

  Their names are What and Why and When

  And How and Where and Who. 

    This poem by Rudyard Kipling  accompanies
       the tale of "The Elephant's Child" from his book,
      "Just So Stories" written in 1902. 

  Our "Reporter (or Rookie)
of the Year" Gallery 

The students whose efforts, attitude and abilities earned our highest recognition 

           

 Kyra Gilbreath              Matt Leone                 Jamie Greer        

Fall 2006                     Spring 2007                  Fall 2007          

    

  Lauren Boos          Madisen Siegel                Shivani Parulekar

  Spring 2008          Deirdre Meaney              Fall 2010

                                  Fall 2008