Mysterious Object Falls from the Sky
"An unknown object has crashed in the local park, causing excitement and concern."
Report on what people are saying, what experts think it could be, and any strange happenings afterward.
Some ideas to consider:
- The impact it had on people
- The impact on the surrounding environment
- How/Who will look after the crash site and cleanup.
To help you write your newspaper article, please follow scaffold and write within the space provided.
PLANNER - Scaffold for Writing a Newspaper Article
- Headline
- A short, attention-grabbing title that gives the reader an idea of the story.
- Byline
- Write your name and date beneath the headline (e.g., By [Student's Name], [Today's Date]).
- Lead (Opening Paragraph)
- Introduce the main event in one or two sentences.
- Answer basic questions (who, what, when, where, why, and how) briefly to give readers an overview.
- Body (Middle Paragraphs)
- Add more details to the story:
- Describe the events in chronological order, if needed.
- Include quotes from “witnesses” or “experts” to make it realistic.
- Keep paragraphs short, about 3-4 sentences.
- Conclusion
- Summarise the outcome or any future developments.
- Mention any upcoming events or things to watch out for related to the story.
- Additional Tips
- Keep your sentences clear and concise.
- Use past tense for events that have happened.
- Aim for an objective tone – report the facts without adding personal opinions.