Story Desk — Free Press
What makes something news. What makes something news? · Who, where, when, why · Which story goes first? · Headline, story or caption?
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What makes something news?
Welcome to the Story Desk of the Alder Hill School paper. Editor Nell sorts today's ideas into news and not news.
Who, where, when, why
Reporter Tomás has notes about the Frog Club: the club built a fence in the meadow behind the school on Saturday morning, so frogs can cross safely.
Which story goes first?
Editor Nell has room for one story on the front page. Four ideas are on her desk, and she needs your help.
Headline, story or caption?
The Alder Hill paper is being laid out, and the printer mixed up all the pieces. Help the Story Desk put them back.
The inverted pyramid
Kite Day at Brook Park ended early. Reporter Ana wrote five lines, but they are jumbled. Put the most important first, like a pyramid with its wide end at the top.
One big story, one angle
Lantern Night in Alder Hill had a parade, music, long food queues, and a lost puppy found in the crowd. Reporter Rina has space for one short story.
- Story Desk — What makes something news.
- Fact-Check Room — Check it before you tell it.
- Interview Corner — Ask well, listen well, quote fairly.
- Writing Room — Clear words and honest headlines.
- Ethics Table — Fair, kind and responsible.
- Newsroom — From idea to the whole world.
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