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News Story 5 Ws

News Story 5 Ws

News reporter with microphone

📰 Part 1: Understanding the 5 Ws

1. Match each 'W' with its correct definition:
1. Who
2. What
3. When
4. Where
5. Why
A. The time or date something happened
B. The people involved in the story
C. The location where it took place
D. The event or action that occurred
E. The reason or cause behind the event
2. Which of the 5 Ws is most important for understanding a news story? Circle your answer:

Who - because people are always the most important

What - because the event is the main focus

When - because timing is everything

All are equally important for a complete story

🔍 Part 2: Identifying the 5 Ws

Read this news story and answer the questions below:

Yesterday afternoon at 3:30 PM, Year 9 student Emma Thompson from Auckland Grammar School won first place in the regional science fair held at the Auckland Museum. Emma's project on renewable energy sources impressed judges with its innovative solar panel design. The competition was organised to encourage young scientists and promote environmental awareness among secondary school students across Auckland.

3. Fill in the 5 Ws from the news story above:

Who: ________________________________

What: ________________________________

When: ________________________________

Where: ________________________________

Why: ________________________________

4. Which information was easiest to find in the story? Tick all that apply:

Who was involved

What happened

When it occurred

Where it took place

Why it happened

✍️ Part 3: Creating Your News Summary

5. Using the 5 Ws you identified above, write a one-paragraph news summary in your own words:
6. What makes this story newsworthy? Explain your thinking:

🎯 Part 4: News Story Planning

7. Think of a recent event at your school or in your community. Plan a news story using the 5 Ws:

Who: ________________________________

What: ________________________________

When: ________________________________

Where: ________________________________

Why: ________________________________

8. Write your news story using the information above:

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

9. Why do you think journalists use the 5 Ws when writing news stories?
10. Which 'W' do you think is often the hardest to find in news stories? Circle your answer and explain why:

Who

What

When

Where

Why

Explanation: ________________________________

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