About Newspapers

A newspaper article has a bold headline to catch the reader’s attention and make him or her want to buy the paper. It can be exciting or alarming. The strap line summarises the story, catches the interest of the reader and makes him want to read on. There might be a further sub heading in bold font.

Paragraphs in a newspaper are usually short, only one or two sentences long. The first paragraph gives the main details of a story. Further paragraphs give more details about the story in chronological order. They contain facts and opinions. The second half of a newspaper article will contain quotations from the people who were there. It may provide further background information from experts like scientists or comments from the writer.

The picture may have a caption: some words which will explain it.

Direct speech - John Renoir said, “It’s an unknown species.”

Indirect or reported speech - He said that it is an unknown species.