News basics
What is the format all news stories use?
The inverted pyramid
The person/people who are most affected
Is this quote package correct?
"I love journalism." teacher Natalie Niemeyer said.
No. Missing a comma.
What are the 5Ws?
Who, what, when, where, why
What is a secondary source?
A source that is not crucial to the story, but their point of view is helpful.
Is this sentence correct AP style?
Community night took place on Mar. 7th in the community center gym.
How many sources should a news article have?
At least 3
What is a professional source?
An adult expert on the subject
Is this correct AP style?
East High School
Yes
Can you have a news article without a primary source?
No
What is a person on the street source?
A random individual who can offer an opinion.
Is this correct Ap style?
"Community night was really fun, everyone should have gone," Community Schools Coordinator Madeline Cano said.
Yes
What is an angle?
The approach a writer takes to a story
What kind of a source would Mrs. Versteeg be for an article about Scarlet Strong Week?
Professional
Is this correct AP style?
The Scroll staff made 130 dollars selling cupcakes.
No. $130