Features
True or False
Features are lighter, friendlier, and more casual; written in ways that hook the reader, but still written without expressing a personal viewpoint.
True
Opinion Stories with the paper's official opinion
Editorial
Focuses on things readers may want to try, such as movies, books, video games, restaurants, activities, or new products.
Review
In school sports, ____ isn't everything.
winning
This type of feature story provides an inside view of events, issues, unusual occupations, or unique locations or subcultures. It gives readers the feeling of being a fly on the wall by sharing unusual details and well-kept secrets about activities that aren't usually exposed.
Behind the Scenes
This type of feature story reveals an individual's character and lifestyle by exposing different facets of their lives so the reader feels like they know him or her.
Personality Profile
Columns that reflect each writer's personal opinion. Columns that reflect each writer's personal opinion.
Op/Ed
Clarifies a point of view in-depth.
Explanation
Why aren't game stories the best kind of sports story?
Issues with timeliness
When planning and preparing to cover a game, reporters should talk to the ____.
coach
This type of feature story makes the reader laugh or cry by discussing issues through the experiences of another.
Human Interest Story
Unsigned because they represent a collective viewpoint.
Editorial
Shines light on a problem in the community.
Criticism
Types of sports news includes previews, game coverage, and ____.
features
Editorials, Op/Ed, or Both?
Political cartoons appear here.
Both
This type of feature story covers what's fresh, new, and current in regards to people, places, things, and ideas. It keeps readers up-to-date on what's affecting culture. (i.e. art, fashion, movies, music, tech)
Trend Story
Letters to the editor belong here.
Editorial
This type of feature story explains the steps in a process in a way that the average person will understand. This step-by-step explanation should make it possible for the reader to do something and accomplish a particular job or task.
How-To
When planning and preparing to cover a game, reporters should get a copy of the ____ _____.
team roster / roster / team list / line up
When reporting a game score, which score comes first?
winning
This type of feature story focuses on an issue or event in the news in greater depth and detail focusing more on the individual's story in order to explain how something happened and why it happened.
Analysis Piece
States opinions, supports them with facts and examples, and includes research.
Both
This type of feature story tells readers where to find the best products they could buy so readers can get the best quality products at the lowest costs.
Consumer Guide
List 5 things sports writers must know.
List two things that reporters should do during a game.
List two things that reporters should do after a game.
Before:
-watch carefully
-observe the opposing team
-jot down things as they happen
After:
- record end-of-game stats
-organize their notes
-write the story 12 to 24 hours after it ends