Resources

These resources will walk you through the newspaper article writing process–from brainstorming stories ideas to editing a final draft. Check out the worksheets, templates, and sample articles below for help every step of the way!

Newspaper Basics

No matter what type of newspaper article you are writing (culture, opinion, sports, etc.), newspaper articles follow a basic format. The resources below will help you learn and practice correct newspaper formatting and style.

1. How to Write a Newspaper Article: The Inverted PyramidDownload
2. Example Annotated Newspaper ArticlesDownload
3. 10 Tips for Writing a Newspaper ArticleDownload
4. Content ChecklistDownload
5. Formatting ChecklistDownload

Brainstorming an Article

Coming up with an interesting, relevant, and meaningful article topic can be the most difficult part of writing a newspaper article. The resources below will help make the brainstorming process easier:

1. A List of Article TopicsDownload
2. 10 Tips for Finding an Article TopicDownload
3. Brainstorming an Article TopicDownload
4. Topic ChecklistDownload

Writing an Article

Once you decide on a topic for your newspaper article, use the K-W-L chart below to help you organize information before you start writing:

1. Newspaper Article K-W-L ChartDownload

Opinion Articles

Opinion pieces do more than just report–their job is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, or praise. Whether you make a call to action on a school problem or takes a stance on an international issue, opinion articles allow you to speak your mind in public. Use the worksheets below to help you voice your ideas persuasively and respectfully:

1. Brainstorming an Opinion ArticleDownload
2. 10 Tips for Writing an Opinion ArticleDownload
3. Opinion ChecklistDownload

Reviews

Cultures articles include everything from art events and school dances to book/movie reviews. When writing a culture article, check out these resources:

1. How to Write a ReviewDownload
2. 10 Tips for Writing a ReviewDownload
3. Review ChecklistDownload

Interviews

Learn how to conduct a great interview–from drafting the interview questions to writing it up!

  • How to Write an Interview
  • 10 Tips for Writing an Interview
  • Interview Checklist

Examples

  1. “Fashion is the One Art Form We All Participate In” by Katie Dang
  2. Interview with our School’s First TEDx Event Organizer By DoHa Nguyen
  3. Tips for Writing a Strong College Essay By Howard Ng

Sports Articles

Make sure your sports article includes all of the important facts and statistics with these resources:

1. Sports ChecklistDownload

Examples

  1. The CATS Cheer Team By Jim Nguyen
  2. CATS Girls Volleyball Team By Anna Duong

Photography

Whether you are taking a photo or choosing a photo for your article, these worksheets will guide you through the process.

1. 10 Tips for Taking a Great PhotoDownload
2. How to Chose a Main PhotographDownload
3. How to Write a Photo CaptionDownload
4. Photo ChecklistDownload

Editing an Article

Any of the checklists can be used as a self-editing or a peer-editing worksheet!