Preparing your newscast!

Here are some tips for writing the newscast:

1. For whatever event you decide to report on, write your script as if it is happening LIVE! In other words, write as if you don't know how things are going to turn out in the end.
2. Start off your newscast by clearly stating the WHO,WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN, and HOW.
3. Be a ham. Get into the role while writing. This is news! There's an audience that will change the channel if it's not interesting!
4.Interview at least 2 characters, but no more than 4.
5. Your questions should be burning questions--ones that address important, compelling questions that an audience might have given the circumstances. Random questions should be avoided: Do you enjoy cake, Mr. Ugh-Gluk?
6. Characters must respond in the way they have been characterized in the actual story.
7. End your newscast by restating the main idea of your news report PLUS any  new "scoops" or developments as a result of your character interviews.


HW: Type up your script for Monday's class. Be prepared to share your work with classmates. If you need to reference the story from home, click here.