‘The Speckled Band’ case: writing a newspaper article body
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can include relevant and realistic personal accounts in my writing.
Key learning points
- The main body of an article should include details of the event
- Interview quotes can add gravitas to your article
- The interview quotes can be from various parties
- The tone of your quote can vary depending on who the provided the quote
Keywords
Witness - A witness is someone who seems an event, typically a crime take place.
Gravitas - Gravitas means seriousness and solemnity.
Tone - Tone is the feeling that a piece of writing gives.
Concise - Concise means giving a lot of information in a brief and clear manner.
Common misconception
It does not matter who you interview for your article.
You should choose your interviewee carefully depending on the effect you want to have.
Teacher tip
Pupils could role play an interview with the different people involved in Julia Stoner's life.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the most common purpose of a newspaper article?
Q2.Thinking about newspaper articles, which section's primary purpose is to hook the reader?
Q3.What must a newspaper article opening include?
Q4.What will be included in the main body of a newspaper article?
Q5.Thinking about 'The Speckled Band', who would provide the most insightful interview quote regarding the death of Julia Stoner?
Q6.Starting with the first, order the sections of a newspaper article article in the order that they would appear.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What section comes after the opening of a newspaper article?
Q2.What would not be included in the main body of an article?
Q3.In relation to 'The Speckled Band', if Helen Stoner provided an interview quote regarding her sister's death, what would the tone be?
Q4.What is a concise quote?
Q5.Why should you include an interview quote in a newspaper article?
Q6.Which tone is implied in the following quote: ''life has been hell without my dear sister''.
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