Who, What, When, Why, Where and How...

Dec 2, 2013 by

The following are examples of leads formed from the image below that empathize the part of the story that tells; Who, What, Where, When, Why or How. This was an assignment for my Writing for Communications class:   Who: East Valley Tribune-Experts are suggesting avoiding dangerous situations by taking an alternative route from the construction-taking place on Chandler Boulevard, Kyrene Road and Dobson road until road improvement is developed in June.   What East Valley Tribune-Road Construction can cause damage to vehicles, experts are advising that until June to avoid driving Chandler Boulevard from Kyrene Road to Dobson Boulevard in order to keep residents safe and run a smooth road improvement project.   Where East Valley Tribune-Chandler Boulevard from Kyrene Road to Dobson Boulevard is a where major construction projects are taking place to...

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Special Leads

Dec 2, 2013 by

These are a few samples of special leads I wrote for my Writing for Communications class from the following material: Narrative: Chicago Tribune- Some of the hottest days have come to the city, it’s the perfect tanning weather, a good time to take your bike out and simply enjoy the sunshine. Temperatures as high as the 80s have made for many eventful days in the city, beaches have closed, parks are filled and summer has arrived.   Contrast: Chicago Tribune-Reflecting back on last year’s weather on March 22nd, the high temperature was as low as 33 degrees. We have had a 55 -degree increase in temperature since last year.  Locals have enjoyed the sunshine while others are really wishing that the low were a lot lower than 70degrees.   Staccato: Chicago Tribune- Sunshine. Bike rides....

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Six Leads

Dec 2, 2013 by

For my Communications Writing class I was assigned to write six leads from the following two attachments:         The Associated Press-A train headed for Barstow, Calif. Derailed sixteen of the 89 cars on the train stopping railroad traffic in and out of Southern California early Wednesday morning.   The Skokie (III) Review-A fire started by a cigarette was reported after 7 p.m. Friday night on Lawler Avenue in Skokie causing $50,000 of damage.   San Francisco Examiner-Winter Storms occurred on Thursday morning in Northern California endangering the community with icy roadways and mudslides that threaten local drivers   New York Times- Local disc jockey was shot in the arm after refusing to give up his wallet, he has been reported as being in stable condition and is scheduled for surgery.  ...

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