Creating newspaper headlines and subheadings
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create engaging headlines and subheadings.
Key learning points
- The purpose of a headline is to grab a reader's attention
- A headline should give an indication of the content of the news article
- Language devices are often used in headlines
- Sub-headings can be used to give more detail about a story
- Subheadings ought to short and snappy
Keywords
Layout - The layout of a text describes how features such as words, information and images, are arranged and presented.
Headline - The headline is the title of an article.
Subheading - A subheading is a phrase used to introduce some text.
Pun - A pun is a joke making use of the different possible meanings of words that sound alike.
Alliteration - Alliteration is a technique where two or more words close together start with the same sound.
Common misconception
As long as I keep my headline and subheading short, they will be effective.
Headlines and subheadings must be crafted to fit the purpose of the article.
Teacher tip
Get pupils to bring in newspaper articles and discuss the headlines and subheadings used to find more techniques used.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In 'The Speckled Band', what is the name of the estate on which Julia Stoner died?
Q2.Who is the prime suspect for the death of Julia in 'The Speckled Band'?
Q3.What is a language device?
Q4.What is rhyme?
Q5.What is the purpose of a newspaper article?
Q6.What could a newspaper about the events of 'The Speckled Band' report on?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which is not a feature of a newspaper article?
Q2.What is the purpose of the headline in a newspaper article?
Q3.What does a subheading need to be when used in a newspaper article?
Q4.What device is usually not used in a headline?
Q5.Which headline below contains alliteration?
Q6.Which is the most effective headline?
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