Types of Leads
What is a lead?
An opening of any piece of writing.
Using time to organize the story.
What is the correct test for the Inverted Pyrimid?
The crop test.
What is the first W in the 5W'S and 1H
Who
How many words should be in your lead?
35 or less
What is an Indirect Lead?
pulling the reader in without a direct set of facts or a summary
What is a Story Telling Lead?
Opening paragraphs or paragraph that relate a story.
What is Inverted Pyramid?
Stating most important to least important information in your story from first to last.
What is the Second W in the 5W's 1H?
What
How many sentences should be in a paragraph?
Four sentences
What is an Impact Lead?
Incorporates a 'So What' aspect to the lead.
Dialogue and or description used as part of the story.
What is Inverted Pyramid Style?
Lead, Most Important, Less Important details and least important.
What is the Third W in the 5W's 1H?
When
When should you use your first quote?
No later then the 3rd paragraph
What is a Quote Lead?
A lead that incorporates a quote to the lead.
What is a Nut Graf?
A paragraph that focuses on the story, no later the 5th paragraph.
Does Inverted Pyramid use 5 W and 1 H?
Yes!
What is the Fourth W in the 5W's 1H?
Where
Should you express your own opinion in your story?
No
What is a Direct Lead?
Stating the 5 W's and 1 H in the first 30 words.
What is Hard News?
Stories about events and or conflicts.
They all show detail from most to least important.
What is the fifth W in the 5W's 1H?
Why
Where do you put a direct quote?
Beginning of a paragraph