Newspaper Elements
Part of the article where the date is mentioned
Dateline
Fact or Opinion:
Ice-cream is made with milk
Fact
A young boy named Alex discovers a hidden treasure chest in his attic while cleaning out his old toys on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
Who?
Alex, a young boy
What state is the Chicago Tribune in?
Illinois
Part of the article where the authors are mentioned
Byline
Fact or Opinion:
Dogs are the perfect pet for all families
Opinion
A young boy named Alex discovers a hidden treasure chest in his attic while cleaning out his old toys on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
Where?
His attic
What state is the Los Angeles times in?
California
Description of the photo usually placed underneath or next to it
Caption
Fact or Opinion:
Caterpillars turn into butterflies and moths
True
A young boy named Alex discovers a hidden treasure chest in his attic while cleaning out his old toys on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
When?
Rainy Saturday afternoon
What state is the Seattle Post-Intelligence in?
Washington State
Introductory Paragraph with the 5Ws
Lead
Fact or Opinion:
Pizza is the most delicious food
Opinion
A young boy named Alex discovers a hidden treasure chest in his attic while cleaning out his old toys on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
What?
Discovered a hidden treasure chest
What state is the Washington Post in?
Washington D.C
Main Paragraph of the article which has 3 key details
Body
Fact or Opinion:
Ice melts when left out of the freezer
Fact
A young boy named Alex discovers a hidden treasure chest in his attic while cleaning out his old toys on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
Why?
While cleaning out old toys
What state is the Denver Post in?
Colorado