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Feature WritingBasicsThe Aklan CollegianWorkshop/ScreeningJune 22, 2013Aklan Catholic College
Ma. Angelica Maghinang – Domingo
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Feature Article =
News Content+
Story Format
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Feature VS News☻Feature stories place greater emphasis on facts that have human interest.☻Feature involves the reader in the story by making them think and feel.☻A feature story may be written about anybody as long as there is an unusual angle that captures the interest of your readers.
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General Types of Feature Articles☻News features☻Timeless story
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Different Kinds of Feature Articles
☻Human Interest☻Interviews☻Informational☻Personality Sketches
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Why do we write a feature article?
☻To entertain☻To inform☻To give advice
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What are the things that you need to write a feature article?
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Theme and Focus
☻The theme should be interesting☻The theme should have an emotional appeal
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Lead: an invitation
☻Anecdotal or narrative☻Contrast☻Quote ☻Question
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Structure / Body
☻Background Information☻Nut Graph☻Thread☻Dialogue☻Voice and Tone
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Conclusion
☻Question☻Quotation☻Surprise☻Reference to the title☻Reference to the lead
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Activity: Pick a partner, ask each other questions in order to come up with information that you will need for a feature article.
Theme Choices:☻Biggest Achievement☻Moving on☻Most Valuable Lesson
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