English News Report Flashcards
These are found in newspapers and their purpose is to inform readers of what is happening in the world around them.
News Reports
News Reports begin with a (blank) HEADLINE
Catchy
It informs the reader of the most important aspects of the story as soon as possible.
LEAD PARAGRAPH
It gives more details and provides more information about the WHY and HOW of the story.
BODY
Contains less important information.
TAIL
These are tools that provide support and facilitate understanding of texts.
Textual Aids
Commonly Used Textual Aids
- Concept Map
- Compare and Contrast Organizers/Venn Diagram
- Sequence Chart
- Cause-and-Effect Diagram
- Titles and Subtitles
- Illustrations
- Tables
- Graphs
- Maps
As the term “main ideas and details” suggests, such of kind graphic organizer is often a great tool for brainstorming and divergent thinking.
Concept Map
If you need to compare and contrast three objects, processes, or events, consider using compare and contrast organizers, such as a Venn Diagram.
Compare and Contrast Organizers/Venn Diagram
Sequence refers to a set of events, actions, numbers, etc. which have a particular order, and which lead to a particular result. | This graphic organizer looks like several boxes connected by arrows.
Sequence Chart
It is a visual representation of the factors that might contribute to an observed effect or phenomenon that is being examined.
Cause-and-Effect Diagram
Provide initial ideas on what the text is all about. | Activate prior knowledge on the topic.
Titles and Subtitles
Visual representation of an object. | Facilities better retention of the information presented.
Illustration
Information (facts and figures) that are organized and arranged in columns and rows.
Tables
Found on top of the columns; used to identify the contents of a specific column
Column headings
