Composition - Write a News Report (Tuesday; 27/5)

K: Remember the 5W1H method.

U: Understand the structure of a news report.

D: Write a news report about an important event.

 

Words of the day

1. Headline

2. Event

 

Let's Begin!

Do you remember what a news report is?

You can find this on page 159 of your learner's book.

 

Task 1

In your notebook, write a news report about an interesting event that happened in your life. Remember the rules:

1. Have a headline

2. DO NOT use first person point-of-view.

3. Use third person point-of-view instead.

4. Use the 5W1H

 

How to write a news report:

1. Create a catchy headline to catch people's attention.

Example: New Pokemon Set Released

2. Add byline under your headline. Byline is the author's name aka you.

Example: Farah Zulkifli

3. Plan your first and second paragraphs using 5W1H. Example:

What: Pokemon Set Card, 'Glory to Team Rocket'

When: 18th April 2025

Where: Malaysia

Who: New and old fans

Why: The card set has famous Pokemon

How: Can buy online and physically

4. Third or fourth paragraphs should have related information. You can use direct or reported speech.

Example of direct speech: One fan even said, “I really love the cards but I can wait if I can buy them at a cheap price.”

Example of reported speech: A staff member said that fans were excited for the set.

5. You can also add predictions (what will happen in the future) in the 'Other important information' section.

Example: The price will be lower in the future.

6. Last paragraph should be optional details. Add opinions from other people or suggestions/promotions/recommendations.

Example: For the latest update of the Pokemon card set, go to Pokemon.com.

 

Let's look at an example!