Feature Leads

Descriptive—set the scene and paint a clear vivid picture for the reader

Narrative—tells a story.  Use dialogue and description.

Shocking statement—short snappy sentence in its own paragraph.  The

 second paragraph gives more details—grab the reader and pull him into the story

Suspense—similar to shocking, but build he suspense up first, then give more

details and the focus of the story

Quotation—uses an exact quote, but only if it is a compelling

 

 

 

Make sure in paragraph 2 to include the news peg.

 

 

 

Feature stories must have a conclusion which are very similar to a lead.

 

Usually the conclusion mirrors the lead—most writers use the same type for both lead and conclusion

 

Summary

Quotation

Surprise

Narrative

Descriptive