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NEWSPAPER REPORTS

NEWSPAPER REPORTS. HEADLINE. Eye catching – bold print Mind catching Short Gives an idea about the content No.s & short forms are used Uses simple present mostly, simple past too One feature is highlighted. Reporter. Name Staff Reporter Special correspondent Our own correspondent

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NEWSPAPER REPORTS

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  1. NEWSPAPER REPORTS

  2. HEADLINE • Eye catching – bold print • Mind catching • Short • Gives an idea about the content • No.s& short forms are used • Uses simple present mostly, simple past too • One feature is highlighted

  3. Reporter • Name • Staff Reporter • Special correspondent • Our own correspondent • News agency / News service

  4. Place, Date

  5. First paragraph • Expansion of the title • Every word in the title is repeated – sometimes part of speech changed • More details[what, when, where, who] are added • Uses only one sentence – usually • 2nd sentence, if present, will be very short

  6. Body • Detailed account • Objective • In 3rd person • Subtle mention of source

  7. Mention of Source • Mr X said, “……………………………………….…...” • According to the police …………………..……. • The hospital sources said……………………..… • The press release states that…………..……… • The election manifesto promises that……. • According to the government sources…… • The party spokesperson commented…….. • Unidentified sources say that…………….…. • An eyewitness remarked…………………….…. • Someone who doesn’t want the identity to be revealed…

  8. Last paragraph 1] could be a quote “…………………………” 2] could be a reference to • past • present • future

  9. Headlines for practice • KVS Commissioner visits ZIET Mysore • SC ruling for 45 hour week • CBSE changes exam specifications in XII • RTI – boon or menace • Will RTE reach the deserving

  10. HAPPY REPORTING gw

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