Activity 3.3.1 The News Report Outline
Before you begin this activity, read the two attached documents : " The Inverted Triangle" and "News Report Template Example".
Instructions: Choose one of the news headlines below, and using the inverted pyramid format, create a simple news report plan.
Your plan should include a lead statement, and the details that will be included throughout the article in descending order of importance. Where possible, include a quotation.
Format: You may recreate an inverted triangle, or write notes using the format below, labelling the sections.
- Headline
- Lead
- Body paragraph 1 ( Most Important ideas. Expand on the lead)
- Body paragraph 2 ( somewhat important information. Expand on the what , how and why. May include a quotation)
- Body paragraph 3 ( Least important information . Provide interesting background information about the what, who and why)
- Conclusion
Headline Options
- "New Cure Found for Stubborn Acne: Clear Skin on the Horizon!"
- "Exciting Space Mission: Astronauts Prepare to Explore Mars for the First Time"
- "Youth Climate Activists Rally Worldwide for a Greener Future"
- "Amazing Archaeological Discovery: Lost City Unearthed in South America"
- "High-Tech Gadgets Take Center Stage at Annual Electronics Fair"
- "Local Hero Saves Neighbors from Raging House Fire"
- "Schools Implement Innovative Learning Methods for Virtual Classes"
- "Record-Breaking Athlete Shatters Long-Standing Track and Field Records"
- "Adorable Endangered Species Born at City Zoo, Boosting Conservation Efforts"
- "Community Pulls Together to Rebuild Park After Devastating Tornado"
- 16 August 2023, 10:45 AM
- 29 May 2025, 9:15 AM
- 16 August 2023, 11:52 AM