Write a fair headline — Journalist & Fact-checker · Pretender
Facts checked: the Vale Novo bridge will close for repairs for 6 weeks in July and August, and a free shuttle bus will run. Now you write the start of the story. Pick a headline, an opening sentence and a quote that are accurate and fair.
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Your role
You're the reporter (in this game).
Your goal
Pick a headline, an opening sentence and a quote that are accurate and fair.
What you know
- The viral post said 'a year'; the real closure is 6 weeks.
Limits
- Headlines must match the facts, not the most exciting version.
Success looks like
- Accurate — Your words match the checked facts.
- Useful — Readers learn when, how long and what to do instead.
- Fair voices — You quoted someone who knows, without mocking anyone.
Skills you used
- Clear explaining — Making ideas easy to understand.
- Fairness — Applying rules the same way for everyone.
In real life
Most news stories follow an 'inverted pyramid': the most important facts first, details after. Editors check headlines carefully because many people read only the headline.
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Find the facts, check them and tell the story fairly.
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