The layout of a text describes how features such as words, information and images, are arranged and presented.

A subheading is a phrase used to introduce some text.

A pun is a joke making use of the different possible meanings of words that sound alike.

Alliteration is a technique where two or more words close together start with the same sound.

Creating newspaper headlines and subheadings

English

in 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils practise using analytical writing sentence structures, to formulate their arguments. In 'Myths and Legends Re-Told', pupils develop these skills further, applying them to a range of pre- 20th Century texts. 

in 'When the Sky Falls' pupils read fiction texts for fluency and comprehension. In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories' pupils start to analyse the language choices of an author.

Sherlock Holmes: short stories

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which is not a feature of a newspaper article?

What is the purpose of the headline in a newspaper article?

What does a subheading need to be when used in a newspaper article?

What device is usually not used in a headline?

Which headline below contains alliteration? 

In 'The Speckled Band', what is the name of the estate on which Julia Stoner died?

Who is the prime suspect for the death of Julia in 'The Speckled Band'?

Any technique the writer uses to create an effect.

To inform the public about a celebrity's life and background.

What is the purpose of a newspaper article?

What could a newspaper about the events of 'The Speckled Band' report on?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Creating newspaper headlines and subheadings

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.