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Revolutionary War Newsletter

Revolutionary War Newsletter. 6 W’s, Creating a newsletter article , Formula for a successful newsletter article. What makes it good?. What makes it bad?. A Good Newsletter. 6 W’s. Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Sometimes why and how overlap. Creating a Newsletter Article.

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Revolutionary War Newsletter

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  1. Revolutionary War Newsletter 6 W’s, Creating a newsletter article, Formula for a successful newsletter article

  2. What makes it good? What makes it bad? A Good Newsletter

  3. 6 W’s • Who? • What? • When? • Where? • Why? • How? • Sometimes why and how overlap

  4. Creating a Newsletter Article • 1.Choose an article topic. • 2.Decide on the purpose of your article. • 3. Research the article (be sure to include the 6 W’s and detail). • 4. Write the article (Type it) • 5. Have a friend proofread the article. • 6. Revise the article on your own. • 7. Do one more spell check on the article.

  5. Article Hints • First Paragraph ( can be 1 sentence) • In your first one or two sentences tell who, what, when, and where • Try to hook the reader by beginning with a funny, clever, or surprising statement • Boring: The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. • Better: 56 men just changed American lives yesterday in Independence Hall with the signing of the declaration. • Make sure to use an easy to read font • Make headline interesting!!! • Boring: Trouble in Boston • Better: 5 Men Killed in Boston Shootout

  6. Article Hints Continued • Body paragraphs (elaborate) • Give the reader the details – what, why, how (more depth) • Write in the third person (he, she, it, they) • Be objective -- never state your opinion – NO BIAS!!! • Use quotes to express others' opinions! • Final paragraph • Wrap it up somehow ( don't leave the reader hanging). • Please don't say...."In conclusion" or "To finish..." (yawn!) • Try ending with a quote, catchy phrase, or general information

  7. Parts of a Newsletter • Nameplate – The banner on the front of a newsletter that tells you its name • Table of Contents – usually on the front page, briefly lists articles and page #’s • Headline – Catchy title of your article • Kicker – subheading to headline • Byline – Your name and staff position • Article – contains the story information • Jumpline – if a story goes onto the next page (continued on page A6) • Pictures and captions

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