📰 Part 1: Understanding Article Structure

1. What is the main purpose of a headline in an article?

To grab the reader's attention and summarise the main topic

To provide detailed information about the author

To list all the sources used in the article

To show when the article was published

2. Which of these should be included in an effective opening paragraph? (Tick all that apply)

Who the article is about

What happened

When it happened

The writer's personal opinion

Where it happened

3. What is the correct order for a well-structured article?

Headline → Body paragraphs → Opening paragraph → Conclusion

Opening paragraph → Headline → Body paragraphs → Conclusion

Headline → Opening paragraph → Body paragraphs → Conclusion

Conclusion → Headline → Opening paragraph → Body paragraphs

4. In article writing, what does the term "lead" refer to?

The final paragraph of the article

The opening paragraph that hooks the reader

The headline of the article

The author's name and credentials

5. Fill in the blanks: Body paragraphs should each focus on _______ main idea and include _______ to support the points made.

Body paragraphs should each focus on _____________ main idea and include _____________ to support the points made.

🎤 Part 2: Greta Thunberg's Speech

Background: In September 2019, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg gave a powerful speech at the UN Climate Action Summit. Her famous words "How dare you!" became a rallying cry for climate action worldwide.

6. Write a compelling headline for an article about Greta Thunberg's UN speech. Remember to grab attention whilst being informative.

7. List three key facts you would include in your opening paragraph about this speech:

a) _________________________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________________________

c) _________________________________________________________________

8. Write the opening paragraph for your article about Greta Thunberg's speech. Include the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why) and make it engaging for readers.