ArticleStructure.pptVIP

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE STRUCTURE AP STYLE: UPSIDE-DOWN TRIANGLE Americans impatient. Want to know b/f reading article. Main idea 90% of time = Title / 1st π General specific 6 TYPES OF PARAGRAPHS Main Idea(s) / Section Headings Supporting Details Opposing Details Proof Background Lead-in / Attention Grabber MOVEMENT 1: CYCLING MOVEMENT 1: CYCLING Repetition of story Each cycle more specific than the last. MOVEMENT 2 MOVEMENT 2: SECTIONS Divided into sections Each section General Specific MOVEMENT 3 MOVEMENT 3: “OBJECTIVITY” Journalists supposed to be objective Objectivity = both sides -or- He said, she said TWO READING METHODS Read ?, read until find answer. Read next ?, read until answer. Assumes test = chronological. Misses more specific info. Read text; read questions; hunt and peck. Misses more specific info. Reads article 2x. IDENTIFY Π FUNCTION; TAKE NOTES Background: Main Idea: Supporting details 1 2 Proof Opposing Idea: Opposing details 1 2 ADVANTAGES Read once. Ensure you get all details. Groups data together = easier for writing π. Visually determine if you know the main idea. MAGAZINE ARTICLE STRUCTURE STORIES Read as an essay Narrative structure Chronological development Emphatic development Logical development Combination READING Find thesis statement. Plot / outline supporting points Note evidence Remember “point + support” NB: π represents ONE complete idea: \ Summarize each π in a sentence. Combined, sentences s/ form coherent story. If π / sentence ? fit, ? understand. TIPS ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR BOTH Pay attention to any sub-title. Headings / sub-headings Italics / Bold Look for definitions, examples + enumerations (lists / numbered items)