Friday, March 1, 2013

Elements of a Media Review

HEADLINE: Summarizes the "What" of the article. It may hint toward your opinion.

Byline: Author's name, specialty

NO PLACELINE

Lead- This first paragraph should give as many of the 5Ws as necessary and introduce your opinion on the subject being reviewed

Paragraph 2 (Details): Focus on the most important facts and only those details that help you support your opinion of what you're reviewing.

Paragraph 3 (Details): Focus on the second most important set of facts or information that will support your opinion.

Paragraph 4 (Summary): Provide an engaging and brief final paragraph, usually a sentence or two, that sums up your opinion. Remember to be true to the opinions in your review, without being repetitive. Be entertaining!

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