above the fold - The top half of the first page.

ads - Paid notices promoting items available for sale or lease or candidates for office.

article - A written piece about a topic.

beat - The specialization of a reporter, for example, government, business, or sports.

byline - The name of a reporter as credited near the top of a newspaper article.

caption - An explanation of a picture or illustration, usually placed under the picture.

classified ads - Advertisements placed by people and businesses to let people know about items for sale and available jobs.

cropped - shortened. Articles are oftened cropped by an editor so that they will fit onto the newspaper page.

deadline - The time at which an article is due.

editor - The person in charge of the content of the paper.

editorials - Opinion articles, written by the publisher, editors, and columnists of the paper.

feature article - Non-news general interest pieces, for example, an article on stamp collecting.

five W's - Who, what, when, where, and why.

freedom of the press - In the USA, the freedom of the press is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution. In many countries around the world, there is no freedom of the press.

headline - The title of an article; it is set in large, bold type.

hook - Something written early in an article that grabs the reader's attention and makes the reader want to read the rest of the article..

interview - A conversation with a person in order to obtain information. Reporters interview people to find out about the topic they are writing about.

interviewee - The person who is being interviewed.

interviewer - The person who is conducting the interview.

inverted triangle - A diagram shaped like an upside-down triangle that notes the content of a newspaper article, listing the most important items first.

lead (or lede) - The first paragraph of each newspaper article (the first paragraph); the lead should summarize the main facts of the article, telling the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and why) and how..

letters to the editor - Letters from readers - they appear in the letters to the editor portion of the op-ed section of the newspaper.

news article - A piece that describes and explains a current news event.

newspaper - A newspaper is a daily or weekly publication that contains news articles, editorials, and other items. Newspapers are printed on large sheets of inexpensive paper that are folded. Ads (and to a much lesser extent, subscriptions) pay the costs of operating a newspaper. Synonyms for newspaper are paper and rag (this is a disparaging term).

nut graf - The paragraph that contains the core information about the story and tells the reader why the story is important.

op-ed - The section of a newspaper opposite the editorial section, where more opinions are stated (these are written by writers other than the editors). Op/ed is short for "opposite the editorial page."

publisher - The owner of a newspaper.

quote - The exact words of your subject (the interviewee).

rag - a disparaging slang term for a newspaper.

reporter - A person who researches and writes an article for a newspaper.

scoop - A news story that no other reporter has discovered yet!

sidebar - A story that accompanies a main story, perhaps detailing a background event or a related topic.

supporting paragraphs - Paragraphs following the lead; these paragraphs go into more detail about the topic, often including quotes and interesting facts. The less important information should appear later in the article, since the article may be cropped (shortened) by the editor.

Newspaper Worksheets for writing newspaper articles and for analyzing existing newspaper articles:

Newspaper Reporter Notes Use this worksheet to take notes as your first step in writing a newspaper article.	Newspaper Reporter Notes #2 Use this worksheet to take notes as your first step in writing a newspaper article (with space for a picture and caption).	Inverted Triangle Worksheet Use this worksheet to examine or begin writing a newspaper article.	Inverted Triangle Worksheet #2 Use this worksheet to examine or begin writing a newspaper article.
Newspaper Article Analysis Find an interesting newspaper article, then clip it out, attach the clipping to the worksheet, and write about it.	Fact/Opinion News Article T-Chart Printout (4 rows) A T-Chart for analyzing a news article with columns for Facts and Opinions, four rows to fill in, and two questions about the facts and opinions presented in the article.	Fact/Opinion News Article T-Chart Printout (5 rows) A T-Chart for analyzing a news article with columns for Facts and Opinions, five rows to fill in, and two questions about the facts and opinions presented in the article.	The News This Year A Worksheet to Print A short, printable worksheet with prompts for short answers to questions about the major news events of this year and your hope for the new year. Go to a pdf version of the worksheet.

The First Page:

Newspaper First Page #1 Room __ News Write an article for the first page of a newspaper; one column, no picture.

Newspaper First Page #2 School Tribune Write an article for the first page of a newspaper, including a picture; one column, one picture.

Newspaper First Page #3 Classroom News Write articles for the first page of a newspaper, including a picture; two columns, one picture.

Newspaper First Page #4 School Gazette Write articles for the first page of a newspaper; two columns, no picture.

Sports and Weather:

Newspaper Sports Page School Gazette Write an article for the sports page of a newspaper.

Newspaper Sports Page #2 Classroom Times Write an article for the sports page of a newspaper.

Newspaper Local Weather Page Write the local weather page of a newspaper.

Newspaper US Weather Page Write the US weather page of a newspaper.

World and US News:

5 W's World News Article Analysis Worksheet Summarize a world news article using this graphic organizer, noting the 5 W's, who, when, where, what, and why. Map the location of the news event and your location.

World Newspaper Article Page Write a world news article for a newspaper.

5 W's US News Article Analysis Worksheet Summarize a US news article using this graphic organizer, noting the 5 W's: who, when, where, what, and why. Map the location of the news event and your location.

US Newspaper Article Page Write a US news article for a newspaper.

Special Newspaper Page Topics:

Science Newspaper Article Page Write a science news article for a newspaper.	Medical Newspaper Article Page Write a medical news article for a newspaper.	Business Newspaper Article Page Write a business news article for a newspaper. A graph might be a good addition to your article.	Technology Newspaper Article Page Write a technology news article for a newspaper. Tech news reports innovations in computer science, telecommunications, nanotechnology, etc.
Newspaper Feature Article #1 Write a feature article for a newspaper. Pick a topic that interests you, then research it before writing the piece. Prompts: Headline, Introduce the topic and tell why it is interesting, Give some examples, facts, history, quotes, Summarize topic and give ideas for the future. Space for an illustration with caption.	Newspaper Feature Article #2 Write a feature article for a newspaper. Pick a topic that interests you, then research it before writing the piece. Prompts: Headline, Introduce the topic and write most intersting aspect, Support with quotes, anecdotes, facts, background info, Summarize topic plus a message or lesson learned. Space for an illustration with caption.	Newspaper Editorial #1 Write an editorial for a newspaper. Pick an issue or problem, then research the topic before writing your letter. Use moderate language, facts, and strong, logical arguments in your editorial. Prompts: Headline, Explain the problem, Explain the other side and its weakness, Explain you solution and its strengths, Support your solution with facts, examples, Restate your position plus you view of the future.	Newspaper Editorial #2 Write an editorial for a newspaper. Pick an issue or problem, then research the topic before writing your letter. Use moderate language, facts, and strong, logical arguments in your editorial. Prompts: Headline, State the issue and your position or colution, Explain the other side and its weakness, State the reasons (facts) supporting your position, Support your position with examples, Restate your position plus you vision of the future
Newspaper Comics Write a comics page for a newspaper. This worksheet has room for three three-panel comics.	Newspaper Travel Column Write a travel column for a newspaper. This worksheet has prompts to write a travel article, including: Headline, Introduce the location and tell why people should travel there, Note some places to visit, things to do, anecdotes, Summarize your trips and give ideas for future trips.	My Week in School Write a classroom newspaper page on what you learned in school this week.	My Week in School #2 Write a classroom newspaper page on what you learned in school this week -- version #2.

Reviews:

Restaurant Review Page Write a restaurant review for your newspaper. Describe the food and service at your school cafeteria, your favorite fast food place or a nice family restaurant.

Book Review Page Write a book review for your newspaper. Describe the book, including your assessment of the plot, writing, character development, and other aspects of the book. Remember - DO NOT give away the ending!

Movie Review Page Write a movie review for your newspaper. Describe the movie, including your assessment of the plot, acting, music, special effects, and other aspects of the movie. Remember - DO NOT give away the ending!

Video Game Review Page Write a video game review for your newspaper. Describe the video game, including your assessment of the game, the goal of the game, the characters, and other aspects of the game.

Tests, Quizzes:

Newspaper Scavenger Hunt Worksheet Print this scavenger hunt, then use a newspaper to answer the questions. For example, "Write the caption of a picture on the first page of the newspaper." (Note: the answers depend on the contents of the newspaper and the choices of the student).	Newspaper Scavenger Hunt Worksheet #2 Print this scavenger hunt, then use a newspaper to answer the questions. For example, "Write the name of one of the editors of the newspaper." (Note: the answers depend on the contents of the newspaper and the choices of the student).	Newspaper Scavenger Hunt Worksheet #3 Print this scavenger hunt, then use a newspaper to answer the questions. For example, "Write the headline of an article about science." (Note: the answers depend on the contents of the newspaper and the choices of the student).	Newspaper Definition - Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Answer 8 multiple-choice questions on the definition of newspaper; a lesson in using a dictionary. Go to the answers.
Reporter Definition - Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Answer 8 multiple-choice questions on the definition of reporter; a lesson in using a dictionary. Go to the answers.	Newspaper Spelling Word Questions Use the list of newspaper spelling words to answer simple questions. Words: headline, byline, lead, hook, opinion, caption, why, local, reporter, editor, editorial, ads. Or go to the answers.	Newspaper Match Each Word to Its Definition Match each newspaper-related word to its definition (printable worksheet). Words: editor, reporter, byline, headline, lead, 5 W's, hook, caption, editorials, ads. Or go to the answers.	Newspaper Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Answer ten multiple-choice questions about a newspaper. Or go to the answers.
Newspaper Cloze (Fill-in-the-Blanks) Activity Fill in the missing words (from a word bank) in the passage on newspapers. Words: headline, caption, verbs, grabs, first, fold, supporting, when, language, feature, classified, lead, publisher, editorial, reporters. Or go to the answers.	Newspaper Comprehension Quiz Answer fifteen questions about a newspaper. Or go to the answers.	Newspaper Word Pieces Puzzle In this puzzle, combine pairs of word segments to make newspaper-related spelling words. Words: article, caption, classifieds, comics, editor, feature, headline, opinion, publisher, reporter, sports, weather. Or go to the answers.

The Five W's:

5 W's Chart Diagram Printout A chart with 2 columns and 5 rows, labeled: Who, When, Where, What, and Why.	Story Star Printout A story star is a type of star diagram that can be used to describe the key points of a news story or event, noting the 5 W's of the story: who, when, where, what, and why.	5 Labeled Circles Printout Use this graphic organizer to summarize the 5 W's of a news story: Who, When, Where, What, and Why. Five labeled circles around a main oval.	5-option Labeled Oval Diagram Printout Use this graphic organizer to summarize the 5 W's of a story: Who, When, Where, What, and Why. Five labeled options around a central oval.
5-petal Labeled Flower Diagram Printout Five labeled petals around a main oval.