Feature Article Structure

Headline
1. must be effective
2. grabs attention of reader
3. highlights main topic
4. persuades reader to continue reading
5. includes key words
Introduction
1. Outlines subject or theme
2. Provokes the readers interest
3. establish writers tone
4. Heighten drama of the event
5. establishes relationship between reader andwriter
6. Invites reader to take side
7. Provides neccessary background info
Main Body
1. consist of multiple paragraphs
2. expand main topic into sub topics
3. take main point and expand
4. Can include subheadings if neccessary
5. personal view points
6. facts and statistics
7. quotes and interviews
8. opinions from authorities and experts
9. Ancedotes and stories
10. specific names places and dates
11. Photographs tables diagrams and graphs
Concluding Paragraph
1. leave a lasting impression on reader
2. reminds reader of main idea
3. encourage a change of attitude or opinion
4. suggest an appropriate course of action

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	Created by anouskatarren over 10 years ago