Write a Feature Story

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You are invited to write a feature story (using Microsoft Publisher) recounting Bud’s search for his father and his appointment to the Worthy Swarthys. You will need to do the following:

· Think of a name for your newspaper- Grand Rapids Gazette

· For common newspaper names see the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_newspaper_names

· Write an interesting title for your feature story—“Sleepy Labone Labeled Latest Collaborator of the Worthy Swarthys”

· Describe Bud’s search and how he became appointed to his new band

· Be sure to include Bud’s new name!

When writing a feature story remember:

* The main purposes of a feature lead are to set the tone and grab the reader's attention- to draw the reader in— to make him or her curious.
* A chronological or narrative pattern of organization is used.
* The final paragraph should complete the story.
* The best ways to do this are to refer back to the lead or use a quote to refer to the future.
* The story should reflect the subject's character and personality.
* Feature stories should contain direct quotes.
* Write creatively, use color and imagination, and cause people to come ALIVE with your writing.

For an excellent resource on writing feature stories, please refer to Time For Kids http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK