Feature Article Structure

Headline
1. Must grab the readers attention
2. Highlight the main idea of the article
3. mention key quotations from the article
Introduction
1. outline the subject or theme of the article
2. interest the reader by using an unusual statement
3. establish the writers tone
4. provide background information
5. create a relationship between the writer and the reader
Main body
1. A number of paragraphs
2. expands the main topic of the article into subtopics
3. Could include
  1. subheadings
  2. quotes and interviews
  3. personal viewpoints
  4. anecdotes and stories
  5. specific names, places and dates
  6. photos, tables, diagrams and graphs
4. facts & statistics which support writers opinion
Concluding Paragraph
1. leave a lasting impression
2. reminds the reader of the articles main idea
3. encourages a change of attitude or opinion
4. suggests an appropriate course of action

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	Created by mikey8057 almost 11 years ago