Robot Theft Shocks Owner: A Valuable Invention Gone Missing
"A valuable robot named Robetta vanished from Jim Smith's home, leaving the owner devastated. The theft, which occurred recently in Shepherd Lane, Basingstoke, has sparked concern in the community. Learn more about the owner's loss and the ongoing police investigation in this compelling news article."
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How do you write a news article? There are several points to remember for this journalistic style of writing: Sentences that are generally short and to the point Article mainly written in the past tense Impersonal and formal (always written in the third person - only quotes ever contain use of I or we in newspaper articles). Include quotes from key people in the news story with key vocabulary such as: claimed, explained, said in an interview. You need to think of a catchy headline to grab the reader s attention Introductory paragraph summarises the main story in 5 key points: what, when, who, where and why.
Wednesday, 5thMay, 2020 I can write in a journalistic style Once you have the date and title your first job is to create a headline about the theft of the robot (remember it needs details of the robot you invented) Here are some ideas to get you started thinking about your own headline: Rory the robot ruthlessly stolen from his home SHOCKED OWNER DISCOVERS THEFT OF PRECIOUS ROBOT THIEF GETS CLEAN AWAY WITH WORLD S ONLY CLEANING ROBOT
Under the headline, write the byline (e.g. Reported by .. insert your name) Next consider the summary first paragraph which covers: Who the owner What theft of their robot Where the address it was taken from When yesterday, last night, in the early hours of Tuesday morning etc but it must be recent. (don t say last year) Why valuable e.g. Yesterday, Jim Smith (38) woke up to discover the theft of his precious robot from his home in Shepherd Lane, Basingstoke.
Now it is time for detail Think about the crime report you wrote as this will help you add detail to your news article. Describe the robot in detail and say whether the owner bought it or created it. What was the robot capable of doing and how is the owner and their family coping without it. Add a quote from the owner. To add a quote in a new article you need to use a colon if the speaker is introduced before the direct speech. e.g. Jim Smith explained: I don t know how we will manage without Robetta. This amazing robot did all our housework and without it we are lost.
Continue on a new paragraph with detail about the police involvement. Tell the reader that the police were called to the address and carried out their investigation. Give another quote this time from a spokesperson for the police e.g. We carried out a full investigation at the scene of the crime but we have no leads as yet, commented a spokesperson for Hampshire Police Constabulary.
Complete the article with a plea to the public to come forward with any information. e.g. Whilst the police continue their investigations, they urge members of the public to come forward with any information they think may be relevant to solve this crime. If you were near Shepherd Lane on the night in question and saw or heard anything suspicious, please call 01256 7649809.
Remember you have to get at least 100 words to the editor today.
