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Writing the opening of newspaper articles

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of a newpaper article opening?
    To give a visual depiction of the event.
    To summarise the main points of the article to the reader.
    To give all the details of the story to the reader.
    30s
  • Q2
    What does speculation mean?
    A theory formulated without firm evidence.
    A fact about something.
    A wild guess about something.
    30s
  • Q3
    Where must you include the who, what, where, when, why of a newspaper article?
    Opening.
    Main body.
    Tail.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is important to include in the main body of a newspaper article?
    Analysis.
    Background information.
    5 Ws.
    Interviews with witnesses.
    30s
  • Q5
    What does not fit into an opening of a newspaper article?
    When the event happened.
    Background information about suspect.
    Where the event took place.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which order will you find these details when reading a newspaper article?
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    Linking
    30s

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