Newspaper Article
What are the 5 W's?
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY
What tone is usually used in magazine articles?
Informal/Engaging
What is a monologue?
A speech by one character
What is the purpose of a review?
To give an opinion about something
What is narrative writing?
Writing that tells a story
Present tense
Name one way to engage the reader
Question / direct address (“you”)
What person is a monologue usually written in?
First person
What should a review include?
Opinion + reasons
What is descriptive writing?
Writing that creates images using detail
What is the purpose of a lead paragraph?
(The 5 W's)
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
Fact = true / Opinion = belief or feeling
Why are emotions important in a monologue?
To show thoughts and feelings clearly
What is a rating?
A score (e.g. 4/5 stars
Name one technique used in description
Simile / metaphor / adjectives
Why do journalists use quotes?
To add realism and different perspectives
Turn this into a magazine sentence:
“Students wear uniform.”
Example: Do you think school uniforms are fair?
Give one technique used in monologues
Rhetorical question / repetition / emotive language
Improve: “The film was good.”
Example: The film was exciting and full of action.
Improve: “The room was messy.”
Example: Clothes were scattered across the floor and papers covered every surface.
Improve this headline: “A fire happened in a school yesterday”
Example: Fire Breaks Out in School Building
Why do magazine articles use rhetorical questions?
To engage and involve the reader
Improve: “I was scared.”
Example: My heart raced as fear took over me.
Why should reviews include examples?
To support opinions
Why is sensory language important?
It helps the reader imagine the scene