Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
English Quarter 4 – Module 7:
News Report Writing
Zest for Progress
Zeal of Partnership
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Name of Learner: _________________________
Grade & Section: _________________________
Name of School: _________________________
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Welcome to another lesson in English 4. This module aims to target this objective.
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) Write a news report using the given facts (EN4WC-IIIc-28)
Directions: Read and understand the following questions. Write the
letter on the space provided for each number.
__ 1. What is a News Report?
A. It is an individual’s opinion.
B. It is about sporting article.
C. It explains a real-life event.
D. It talks feature of certain thing.
__ 2. Which of the following does NOT belong in a News Report?
A. Headline
B. Introduction
C. Body
D. Opinion
__ 3. How will you write the lead paragraph?
A. It must answers the 5 Ws and 1 H.
B. It starts with quotation.
C. It must be from an opinion.
D. It is printed in large type.
__ 4. _________ provides additional details of the story or an article?
A. Headline
B. Body
C. Lead
D. Introduction
What I Need To Know
What I Know
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__ 5. The following are not included in a News Report, EXCEPT:
A. Fiction
B. Headline
C. Opinion
D. Arguments
Di
re
cti
on
s:
Identify the types of journalistic writing by arranging the
jumbled letters.
1. W S N E - _ _ _ _
2. N I O P N O I - _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. U E A F T R E - _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. S T P O R S - _ _ _ _ _ _
5. STCAF - _ _ _ _ _
What’s New
Directions: Study the word puzzle below and circle the following words.
What’s In
H E A D L I N E
A W R T D G C B
R E A L V B M J
Y F L E A D Q W
X K H G D D X Z
N E W S W Y T U
A G R F K K L J
X R H H B O D Y
Headline Lead Body News Real
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News Report
It explains a real-life event, gives more information but does not use a lot
of words. News Report is found in newspapers and their purpose is to
inform readers of what is happening in the world around them. News
reports have a certain structure that you need to follow. This structure is
sometimes called the Inverted Pyramid. This is what it looks like:
Example of a News Report:
News Report includes the following:
1. Headline – A head (title) of a newspaper story or article usually
printed in large type. Includes the photo of the article, byline (the one
who wrote the news).
Example of a Headline:
What Is It
Headline
Who What
When Where
Why
How
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2. The Lead Paragraph also called the introduction that gives
information of the most important details of a story. It is often the only
part of the story that people read. The content of the article or story
includes the 5Ws and H:
Who : [was involved in the event?]
What : [happen?]
Where : [did it happen?]
When : [did it happen?]
Why : [did it happen?]
How : [did it happen?]
Example of a Lead Paragraph:
3. The Body – the body of the article is devoted to an analysis of the
problem. It gives additional details about the Why and How of the story
or an article. Includes someone’s quotation.
Example of the Body:
Tips on how to write a News Report
1. Collecting information – the purpose of a news report is to help
readers get a true information about the event.
2. Starting the report – the most important information comes first and
each paragraph gives less and less details. This style of writing is called
“The Inverted Pyramid”.
3. Make sure report answers 5Ws, 1H.
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4. Don’t make it too long – sentences should be short and clear. This is
a good opportunity for you to practice changing vocabulary, grammar
and punctuation to enhance effects and clarify meaning.
5. Check facts - a news report is characterizes by its use of facts, this is
what differentiates it from an opinion piece.
6. Finally, think of good headline – A headline should be short and grab
the attention of readers making them read more.
Directions: Study and analyze the given information. Complete the
news report by providing details using the given facts.
1. Give the headline.
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2. Write the lead paragraph.
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3. Write the body.
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What’s More
What: Leadership Training
Where: DepEd – Isabela City Division Office
When: February 2 – 3, 2021
Who: SPG Officers
Why: Conduct leadership training for SPG Officers.
How: Through two-day seminar-workshop
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Directions: Understand the given questions. Write your answer on your
paper.
1. What is a news report?
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2. How will you write a news report?
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3. Is news report important in our daily lives? Why/why not?
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What I Can Do
Directions: Study and analyze the information. Write a news report using the given facts.
What: International Day of Education When: January 25, 2021 Who: Department of Education Where: Isabela City Schools Division Why: To celebrate the importance of International Day of Education How: Through flag raising ceremony and singing the “Heal the World”.
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What I Have Learned
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Directions: Write a news report using the given facts. (Use the rubrics bellow for scoring this activity).
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Rubrics
Indicators Points
5 3 2
1. Content Explain the
headline clearly.
Cannot explain
the headline
clearly.
The paragraph
written is away
from the topic.
2. Organization The paragraph
is written
legibly.
Follow the
directions in
writing a news
report correctly
and clearly.
The paragraph
is not written
legibly.
Can’t follow the
directions in
writing a news
report correctly
and clearly.
The paragraph
written is away
from the topic.
Assessment
Wearing of Facemask CoViD-19 Handwashing regularly Avoid crowded Places Stay at home if possible Social Distancing
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Key to Answers
Assessment
Rubrics-Answers
may vary
What I Can Do
Rubrics - Answers may
vary
What I Have Learned
1-3 Answers may vary
What’s More
1-3 Answers may vary
What’s New
1. Headline
2. Lead
3. Body
4. News
5. Real
What’s In
1. News
2. Opinion
3. Feature
4. Sports
5. Facts
What I Know
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. B
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References: Merriam-Webster, Inc., 1828.
The Official Student’s Publication of Badjao Floating Elementary School,
June-October 2016.
DEVELOPMENT TEAM Writer: Merlita O. Suson
Lukbuton Elementary School
Editor
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Proof Reader:
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