Writing Help > A+ Papers > NEWS STORY
News events happen all around us. A news story gives important facts and explanations about a person, place or thing. It explains and informs.
To write a news story, follow the steps below:
Choose a news event that you think is important for others to know about.
Research the event, and gather as much information as you can before you start writing your story.
Be sure to choose more than one source for your information. Check each fact to make sure it is correct.
Plan and organize your story around the 5 W’s and H (who, what, where, when, why and how) of the event. Use an idea organizer to help plan your story.
Write a headline, or title, for your story. It’s okay to save this for last if you can’t think of one.
Write the lead. The lead is the beginning of a news story. It pulls the reader into the story and makes him or her want to read more. If you can’t come up with a catchy lead, you can come back to it later.
In the next paragraphs, include facts that help explain the event.
Add details to each paragraph that give more information about the event.
Include quotes in your story. A quote is someone else’s exact words.
Finally, write a conclusion that ends your story with new and important information.
Once you have finished your news story, be sure to review your writing.
