Writing Newspaper Articles (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards

Report on events OR present writer's opinions/viewpoints

Keep people informed about what's happening in the world

Opinion pieces, commentaries, columns, editorials

Helps readers connect with personality & ideas

Directly engage reader & encourage thinking about arguments

Short, punchy, capture attention, show article topic

Short statements that expand on headline & hook reader

Break up article into sections & indicate what each covers

The Sun and The Mirror

The Telegraph and The Guardian

Sensational, accessible language, broader appeal, dramatic

Formal tone, sophisticated topics, educated readership