Short and simple — Writing Room · Free Press
Editor Nell hangs a sign on the wall: good news is easy to read. Free Press game on MyLeoNes for ages 7–17; invented stories, not real news.
Your task
Is each sentence clear and simple, or hard to read?
- Short sentences and everyday words help every reader, young or old, understand quickly.
- Invented newsrooms and stories to learn from, not real news. Before sharing anything about real people, ask a trusted adult.
- Never share private details of anyone. Nothing about you is collected.
Score
- How news works — You understood how this part of journalism works.
- Truth & accuracy — You checked the facts before telling them.
- Fair & kind — You were fair to the people in the story.
In real life
Plain language is a goal of many good writers and newsrooms, because clear words reach more people.
Writing Room
Invented stories and newsrooms to learn from, not real news. Ask a trusted adult before sharing anything about real people. Nothing about you is collected; progress stays on this device.
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