Creating newspaper headlines and subheadings
I can create engaging headlines and subheadings.
Creating newspaper headlines and subheadings
I can create engaging headlines and subheadings.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of a headline is to grab a reader's attention
- A headline should give an indication of the content of the news article
- Language devices are often used in headlines
- Sub-headings can be used to give more detail about a story
- Subheadings ought to short and snappy
Keywords
Layout - The layout of a text describes how features such as words, information and images, are arranged and presented.
Headline - The headline is the title of an article.
Subheading - A subheading is a phrase used to introduce some text.
Pun - A pun is a joke making use of the different possible meanings of words that sound alike.
Alliteration - Alliteration is a technique where two or more words close together start with the same sound.
Common misconception
As long as I keep my headline and subheading short, they will be effective.
Headlines and subheadings must be crafted to fit the purpose of the article.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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