Printable worksheet designed to help students identify the structural elements of a newspaper report, such as headlines, captions, and quotes.
Features of a newspaper article worksheet showing a sample story about a mountain rescue drama.
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Task Analysis
The task involves analyzing a newspaper article and labeling its features using the provided terms. Additionally, you need to identify powerful words used in the article.
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Step 1: Label the Article Using the Provided Words
The words provided are:
- Caption
- Headline
- Opening
- Paragraph
- Quote
- Photograph
- Past Tense
#### Labels for Each Section:
1. Top Box (Couple in mountain top drama)
- This is the headline of the article. It summarizes the main event in a concise and attention-grabbing way.
- Label: Headline
2. Image on the Right Side
- The image shows a mountainous landscape with a person hiking. Below the image, there is a description: "The beautiful mountain where disaster occurred."
- This description is a caption that explains the context of the photograph.
- Label: Photograph (for the image itself)
- Label: Caption (for the text below the image)
3. Text on the Left Side
- The first sentence introduces the event: "A couple from Leeds were dramatically airlifted to safety from an isolated cliff top on the Isle of Skye last weekend."
- This is the opening of the article, setting the scene and providing key details about the incident.
- Label: Opening
4. Subsequent Text Blocks
- The rest of the text provides detailed information about the incident, including quotes from Shelly and Max.
- These sections are paragraphs that develop the story further.
- Label: Paragraph
5. Quotes from Shelly and Max
- Shelly's quote: "We felt so frightened and alone up there. I don’t know what would have happened if I could not get a signal on my phone."
- Max's quote: "We’ll stick to the main footpaths from now on and would advise anyone else to do the same."
- These are direct quotations from the individuals involved.
- Label: Quote
6. Tense Used in the Article
- The entire article is written in past tense, as it describes events that have already occurred.
- Label: Past Tense
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Step 2: Identify Powerful Words Used in the Article
Powerful words are those that evoke strong emotions, create vivid imagery, or emphasize the intensity of the situation. Here are some examples from the article:
1. Dramatically – Emphasizes the urgency and seriousness of the rescue.
2. Frightened – Conveys fear and vulnerability.
3. Alone – Highlights isolation and helplessness.
4. Slippery – Describes a dangerous condition.
5. Nightfall – Sets a tense and uncertain atmosphere.
6. Weak signal – Indicates difficulty in communication and desperation.
7. Airlifted – Implies a dramatic and life-saving action.
8. Disaster – Stresses the severity of the situation.
9. Beautiful – Contrasts the scenic beauty with the danger faced.
10. Due back next week – Shows resilience and determination despite the ordeal.
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Final Answer
#### Labels:
1. Headline: "Couple in mountain top drama"
2. Photograph: Image of the mountain
3. Caption: "The beautiful mountain where disaster occurred"
4. Opening: "A couple from Leeds were dramatically airlifted to safety..."
5. Paragraph: All subsequent text blocks describing the incident
6. Quote: Direct quotes from Shelly and Max
7. Past Tense: Entire article is written in past tense
#### Powerful Words:
- Dramatically
- Frightened
- Alone
- Slippery
- Nightfall
- Weak signal
- Airlifted
- Disaster
- Beautiful
- Due back next week
Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{Headline, Photograph, Caption, Opening, Paragraph, Quote, Past Tense; Powerful Words: Dramatically, Frightened, Alone, Slippery, Nightfall, Weak signal, Airlifted, Disaster, Beautiful, Due back next week}
}
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