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What are the different types of tv shows? As a small group, make a list of different types of tv shows. Do not go on the internet yet!

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When was the last time you talked about a TV show/program that you saw? If you are like most people, it would have been very recently. Talking about TV is one of the most common topics of conversation that people have in the English-speaking world. So it is important that you know the vocabulary used for talking about it in English because you will have a conversation in English with people about it in the future. And this is what you'll learn here.

In this online exercise on TV vocabulary, you'll learn and remember the English vocabulary used for talking about fictional TV shows/programs (stories written/created using imagination) and the names of the different types on shows on television.

In addition, you learn some general vocabulary which is commonly used when talking about television (you'll see what this is when you do the exercise).

This exercise is an introduction to English television vocabulary. After you have done it, I recommend that you do an exercise where you'll learn the English vocabulary used for talking about and describing the different parts of a TV show/program.

Please note, 'program' is an American English word. It is spelt 'programme' in British English.

Exercise: Describing television

In the following conversion between two friends (Nicola and Jason), Nicola talks to Jason about Television and TV shows/programmes.

From the context, try to guess what the meaning of the words/phrases in bold are. Then do the quiz at the end to check if you are right.

Nicola: 'Do you watch a lot of television?'

Nicola: 'I don't like commercials either, but what type of shows/programs do you like to watch? Do you prefer factual shows/programmes like the news, chat shows, documentaries, or fictional shows/programmes like films, dramas, comedies etc...'

Jason: 'I like both. I watch the news and I watch fictional shows as well.'

Nicola: 'What type of fictional shows/programs do you prefer to watch, dramas or comedies?'

Jason: 'So programmes like House or Downton Abbey are dramas and programmes like the Simpsons or Friends are comedies?'

Jason: 'But I've heard people call House a medical drama and Downton Abbey a period drama. What's the difference?'

Nicola: 'So, what is your favourite TV series? Is it House?'

Jason: 'What's the difference between a TV series and a TV show?'

Jason: 'So, is the news a TV series?'

Nicola: 'No, it's a type of TV show/program, but it's not a TV series. Normally, a TV series only has between 6 to 25 episodes/parts in a year and one episode is shown/broadcast once a week. A television series can be either fictional or factual. Some TV series only last for one year, while others can continue and make new episodes for many years. If a TV series lasts for many years, all the episodes it shows in a year is called a season. For example, House is a TV series that has 7 seasons. And each season has about 20 episodes.

The last episode in a fictional TV season is normally called the season finale. Some TV series also have extra episodes which are shown at special times of the year or the episode is very different to other normal episodes. These extra episodes are called specials. These specials are sometimes made to be shown at Christmas or Halloween (e.g. the Simpsons' Halloween specials) and sometimes when they do something special in the episode (like doing a tour, going on holiday, e.g. Top Gear specials).'

Jason: 'So, what is a mini-series then?'

Jason: 'I watched Band of Brothers this year, it was broadcast on channel 5. I like channel 5, but for me, my favourite channel or station is BBC1. It broadcasts/shows some of my favourite television shows.'

What next

Well done for reading the text and learning the meaning of each of the words/phrase in bold. If you don't want to forgot what they mean and want to be able to say them correctly, I'd like you to do one more thing which won't take you long.

Answer the questions in the below quiz with the TV show vocabulary you've just learnt. Doing this will make sure that you both remember what they mean and that you'll use them in the future.

Quiz:

Below is a definition/description of each of the words/phrases in bold from the above text. Now choose the word/phrase from the question's selection box which you believe answers each question. Only use one word/phrase once. Click on the "Check Answers" button at the bottom of the quiz to check your answers.

When the answer is correct, two icons will appear next to the question. The first is an Additional Information Icon " ". Click on this for extra information on the word/phrase and for a translation. The second is a Pronunciation Icon " ". Click on this to listen to the pronunciation of the word/phrase and to do a pronunciation speaking test.

Practice

Now that you understand the new vocabulary, practise it by creating your own sentences with the new words/phrases.

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English vocabulary for television and TV programs/shows exercise

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TV shows/programs are popular all over the world. As a result, they are a very common topic of conversation. So it's important to know how to describe who the actors in a TV show/program are, what the story of the TV show/program is, and the names for the different parts of the TV show/program. In English, there is specific vocabulary which is used to do this.

In this online exercise on 'TV Shows/Programs' we will look at the English vocabulary used for describing fictional TV series (A TV show which has many episodes). The focus here is on the vocabulary for talking about the different parts and roles in a TV series.

Please note, 'program' is spelt 'programme' in British English.
Click here to go to an exercise on general TV vocabulary
Exercise: Describing a television show

Read the following conversation between Nicola and Jason about the TV series 'House'.

From the context, try to guess what the meaning of the words/phrases in bold are. Then do the quiz at the end to check if you are right.

Nicola: 'One of my favourite TV series is House. I love medical dramas, and this for me is the best.'

Jason: 'Can you remember the episode in season 5 when House goes to the funeral of his father?'

Nicola: 'Think about it. The series is about House investigating and solving illnesses. In the series the two main characters are House and Wilson. Don't you think the names are very similar to Holmes and Watson?'

Nicola: 'Another TV series I love is The Office.'

Nicola: 'Maybe. But I prefer the British version where he was the main character.'

Quiz: How to describe a TV program/show vocabulary

Below is a definition/description of each of the words in bold from the above text. Now choose the word/phrase from the question's selection box which you believe answers each question. Only use one word/phrase once. Click on the "Check Answers" button at the bottom of the quiz to check your answers.

When the answer is correct, two icons will appear next to the question. The first is an Additional Information Icon " ". Click on this for extra information on the word/phrase and for a translation. The second is a Pronunciation Icon " ". Click on this to listen to the pronunciation of the word/phrase and to do a pronunciation speaking test.

Practice

Now that you understand the new vocabulary, practise it by creating your own sentences with the new words/phrases.

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TV shows/programs are popular all over the world. As a result, they are a very common topic of conversation. So it's important to know how to describe who the actors in a TV show/program are, what the story of the TV show/program is, and the names for the different parts of the TV show/program.

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More websites! Go to both of these websites to read about the different genres - find the ones you did not know:

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Attempts to make a machine that could project images and moving pictures started in the early 1800s, but it wasn't until around 1920 that the first television came into existence. And by 'first television', we mean a rotating disk that had holes arranged in a spiral pattern. What started out as an 'electric telescope' (according to a German inventor), developed into a cathode ray device that was groundbreaking technology at that time, we now call a TV. Today the television industry is worth approximately $100 billion!

While technological advancements revolutionized the device, the phenomenal success of television wouldn't have been possible were it not for the sheer entertainment it provides to viewers of all ages. Innumerable TV shows based on different themes or subjects cater to the varied tastes of audiences all over the world.

In a broader sense, TV shows can simply be categorized into either scripted or unscripted, but did you know there are actually more than 50 types of TV genres in total?

Take a look at the different types of TV shows that are rolled out each year.

This type of TV show refers to the portrayal of fictional or semi-fictional stories that are set in a particular place and follow a general theme.

The word 'drama' was coined back in the 16 th Century when Greeks used it to refer to a theatrical play that had quite a neutral act, being neither a comedy nor a tragedy. With the invention of the television, this term was adopted by the industry in a similar context. However, as the industry developed with more varied TV shows being produced, the defining boundaries of this genre blurred to encompass several different tones. Today, 'drama' includes various subcategories such as comedy-drama, teen drama, legal drama and many more.

In a broader sense, drama TV shows comprise of any narrative so long as it is fictional or semi-fictional and tells the story through characters that are brought to life by real actors. The following are the types of TV shows that all come under the expansive term 'drama.'

A comedy-drama is what you get by bringing comedy into a drama. However, since it is a type of drama nonetheless, a fine balance is maintained between the humorous and serious parts. Jackie Cooper's military-themed series Hennesey is believed to be amongst the first American series in this genre. Room 22 that aired during the late '60s is another famous example that combined humor with serious subjects such as race, politics, and ethics. Boy Meets Girl, Orange is the New Black and Gilmore Girls are some of the more notable examples of famous comedy-dramas that aired over the past few years.

Teen Drama

As the name implies, the teen drama is a type of TV show that is centered on teenage characters. Although the settings involve their residential places, neighborhood, and the likes, most of the action happens in a secondary school that the teens attend. This genre gained popularity due to the early '90s series, Beverly Hills, 90210, which was aired on Fox. If you are a millennial, then it goes without saying that teen dramas such as The O.C., Gossip Girl, My So-Called Life, and Pretty Little Liars were and continue to be your go-to TV shows after school hours.

The romantic drama is a type of TV show that primarily focuses on elements of love and romance between characters of the opposite genders. Usually, it is combined with other sub-types such as comedy, mystery, thriller, fantasy and even sci-fi to create an intriguing plot and reduce the cheesiness that would stem otherwise. For instance, The Affair, Degrassi: The Next Generation and Love are some well-received romantic dramas.

Family Drama

Needless to say, family dramas are the ideal selection if you want to spend a lazy weekend with your entire family. Heartland and The Fosters are two great family TV series.

Medical Drama

Medical drama TV shows revolve around the lives of medical students and doctors, portraying the dealings of their profession and the likes. You must know a lot about this genre if you have ever watched Grey's Anatomy or House.

The theme of these TV shows includes criminals, the police, detectives, law enforcement agencies and the overall legal system. A new case might be presented in each episode or the same case may progress for several episodes. The plot is based on how crimes are solved, how investigations are carried out, how the findings are processed and how the trials are executed.

The CSI series, Criminal Minds, and Law & Order are some of the TV shows belonging to these genres that have the audience hooked on finding out who the real criminal, robber or murderer is. Other versions may comprise of a mix of elements of romance or comedy. For example, You, launched last year is inclined towards the courtship side whereas Brooklyn Nine-Nine blends humor and romance alongside solving crimes. Psych is another example of a detective comedy-drama.

Horror dramas often overlap with the fantasy, science fiction, and thriller as well as supernatural subjects. They are aimed to induce fear and dread in the viewers by featuring trapped or imperiled characters and the mental, physical and emotional struggles that they go through in dealing with the terrorizing being or conditions. Needless to say, the evils in these stories are the unseen supernatural forces, demons and witches, extraterrestrials, vampires, serial killers or even psychopaths with a history of dysfunctional family relations, a lifetime of failures and so on.

The Whisperers in the Walking Dead must have got you hiding under the blanket while Supernatural, Hannibal, and The Haunting of Hill House would have surely given you the chills.

Historical Drama

Do you watch The Crown?

Not intended for the future-oriented viewers, historical drama, as the name suggests, refers to a drama set in the past time period. It may follow other themes like romance and adventure but the backdrop will be of historical times and any dramatic events that have taken place in the years past. Downtown Abbey is the ultimate example of a historical drama that is an early 20 th Century chronicle of the lives of a British aristocratic family called Crawley.

Space Drama

Remember Doctor Who where the Doctor explores the universe in the TARDIS, his time-traveling space ship to save civilizations and help the distressed by warding off an array of villains every now and then?

This is exactly what a space drama is all about. Space dramas can also be considered a subgenre of science fiction as it relies on space warfare, interplanetary battles, and outer space adventures. Firefly, Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 TV series), and Battle Star Galactica are other TV shows where you can witness an epic space battle.

Political drama

Political dramas focus on a politician or a series of political events. They are normally a rendition of the author's, producers' or the scriptwriter's own political views and opinions. House of Cards, Madam Secretary, Scandal and the west wing are some of the hit examples of contemporary political dramas.

Musical Drama

This interesting genre features songs sung by the main characters. These symphonies are then interwoven with the narrative as the actors dance and sway to the beats. Glee is now a gleeful memory as one of the best musical comedy dramas of all times.

A portmanteau of 'documentary' and 'drama,' docudrama refers to a type of television program in which an event is acted or reenacted by professionals hired for the job. It is different from a documentary in the sense that the latter uses pictures and videos recorded in real time as well as interviews with the actual people involved in a real-life event. These are then compiled into a factual report aimed at raising awareness or for increasing the general knowledge of the viewers. On the other hand, docudrama features trained actors in a life-like setting that has been dramatized a bit to spice things up. It does adhere to historical facts but makes up for the gaps or lack of information in some areas by the dramatic retelling.

Some popular examples include the hair-raising I Shouldn't Be Alive series, the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon, Obsession: Dark Desires, and Heroes and Villains to name a few.
"So, no one told you life was gonna be this way?"
Don't worry, sitcoms have got you covered.

Short for 'situation comedy,' sitcom is a TV show genre that is always high in demand because of its humor and hilarity. What defines this popular type of TV show is affixed set of characters that are featured in every episode. The show is set in the regular world and focuses on the lives and everyday routines of the characters. Laughter and giggles erupt from the way these characters interact with each other as they go about doing their daily chores.

Situation comedies are often recorded in front of a live studio audience but this is dependent on the production format of the program. Laugh tracks are usually added later on during final editing to imitate or enhance the effect of live studio viewers. Sitcoms must not be confused with comedy-drama because a comedy-drama is any story that has a happy outcome or a touch of humor here and there. A sitcom, on the other hand, is centered on real-life situations that have a funny outcome.

Despite countless reruns, you are unlikely to watch any sitcom repeatedly other than Friends, but if you ever need a 'break' like Ross did, we suggest these ones: The Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Two and a Half Men, The Millers and 2 Broke Girls.

This type of TV shows involves ordinary people who are continuously filmed as they go about living their usual life or on a special set with a group of others functioning as the same. It is meant solely for entertainments purposes and not for any superior knowledge or informative uses.

In other words, the camera documents supposedly 'unscripted' real-life situations. Reality TV gained popularity in the late '90s and further exploded into the early 2000s with the world-wide of shows such as Survivor, Idols and the more famous (or rather infamous depending on your preference), Big Brother.

If may also include segments of an interview conducted with the participants later on in which they express their views, voice their thoughts or provide explanations and justifications for their actions. This automatically serves as the shows' narration.

Game shows are a type of TV genre in which contestants play a game in order to win prizes. Depending on the type of game, people may participate individually or as a team. The games include answering questions, solving puzzles or various other activities that lead to rewards such as checks, gift hampers, monetary prizes, trips and travel tickets and several other goods and services provided by the show's sponsors.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire, The Price is Right, Deal or No Deal are just a few examples of the most hit game shows of all time. Some might be theme-oriented for example The Singing Bee and Beat Shazam revolve around music-themed games.

Everybody loves soap operas, but have you ever wondered where did the term originate from?

Interestingly, soap opera gained its name from the fact that the initial radio dramas were sponsored by actual soap manufacturers. The Archers broadcasted on BBC's radio platform in 1950 holds the record for the world's most elaborate radio soap opera.

In television, soap operas are an ongoing drama serial that is made up of the lives of numerous characters and their relationship with others. Some of the best American soap operas include Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, All My Children, As the World Turns and Guiding Light.

Animated series refers to a set of hand drawn or computer generated art that are normally linked with each other. The different episodes share the same lead characters and a fundamental theme. Various secondary characters might be introduced on a need basis from time to time.

A common misconception surrounding animated series is that they are only for children. But true TV show fans will be very well aware of the fact that animated series have several target audience including both children and adults.

From Felix the Cat, Mickey Mouse Club, Daria, and Recess to, American Dragon, and Final Space, animated series have entertained children and their parents alike. As for animated TV shows mainly for adults, the list includes The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Venture Bros, and Thundercats.

TV serials hold true to the definition of the word 'serial' - they are a continuing plot that follows a sequential order as the events unfold episode by episode. TV serials usually pursue an extended storyline also called story arc that covers the whole season or even the entire run of the serial. What makes the viewers keep coming back for the next installment is the clever portrayal of events that does not reveal the complete story or the full meaning of the plot. Each episode often contains a short recap of the previous one to renew the suspense and make the serial more intriguing.

Game of Thrones is the most popular example of a contemporary TV serial.

A telenovela is quite similar to a TV serial or soap opera except that it runs for a very limited period of time. The word is derived from television and 'novela' which is the Spanish word for the novel.

American Heiress and El Alma herida are US TV series that were based on a telenovela.

Unlike most other TV shows that follow an imaginary or self-created plot, factual TV shows are exclusively real as is evident by their name. It is a type of non-fiction TV program that documents actual events and people. Prominent factual TV shows and documentaries include Top Gear, COPS and Rescue 911.

Mockumentary, derived from the combination o the words 'mock' and 'documentary' is the exact opposite of factual TV shows or a documentary. Although it follows a documentary filming style, what sets it apart from the other is that the events presented are completely fictional. The purpose of mockumentaries is to analyze or comment on real events occurring in the world by portraying them in a fictional setting.

American Vandal originally aired on Netflix is a well-known American mockumentary.

A 9 to 5 office job followed by grocery shopping and endless household chores ultimately means that you miss out on the TV show that you have been thinking about all day long. But this is the era of digital technology. Smart TVs allow you to record your favorite shows so that you can watch them at a later date. But recording entire episodes of different TV shows is not a feasible option. And this is where on-demand TV proves to be the hero.

TV broadcasters are now making most of their shows by making them available on the internet. And this is what on-demand TV basically is - it lets you watch your desired TV shows whenever you want to.

Many of the shows listed above are available off the internet. So, if you want to watch any of them, head over to the topmost internet television providers such as Netflix, ABC, Fox on Demand, Hulu and Youtube TV. You are likely to find the show that you are looking for on these platforms.

This comprehensive list covers all the major different types of TV shows that you might come across. Some TV shows, especially dramas might be classified into more than one of the subgenres discussed above because of their theme and subject matter.

Now that you know about all the different TV programs available, which one are you going to watch next?

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IELTS Speaking Lesson about Television Series - Keith Speaking Academy

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In this IELTS Speaking Lesson about television series, you will learn vocabulary, and language to help you speak confidently on this topic

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Now, get into pairs and brainstorm what type of information you need to describe a tv show. You could look at the wiki entry for Game of Thrones for an example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones.
Or you could push the boat out and look at this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Television

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Choose a tv show that is international and create a presentation for lesson number 4. Three or four minutes with a little ppt and maybe an iconic clip or iconic meme.

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How to separate down big blocks of text.

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Different emphasis to give different meanings.

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Putting pauses in the right places....

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This is the mot important one!

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Strong from the start: leads and nut grafs

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How to judge the value of a story?

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Exercise: Judging the News Value of a Story

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IJNet delivers the latest on global media innovation, news apps and tools, training opportunities and expert advice for professional and citizen journalists worldwide.

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Basic advice on being a journalist

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So you want to be a journalist? First, you’ll need to learn the most fundamental skills of the craft: writing, editing, reporting and interviewing. We’ve compiled our resources, tip sheets and guides into the Journalism 101 toolkit to give IJNet readers a one-stop shop for these skills. Whether you’d like to improve your headline writing or you want to be a better interviewer, the Journalism 101 toolkit will help you hone your skills as an emerging journalist.

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How to be a better editor

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Enhance your news editing skills with these 10 tips

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Write short. It’s much harder than writing long. Although there’s infinite space online, there is not infinite attention among readers. If you are editing a story, your goal is to shorten and enliven the article so it will attract (and keep) the attention of your readers. Here are 10 editing tips that will help you tighten and sharpen news stories:

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Good simple quiz, 20 questions, with answers and explanations!

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William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications

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Looking for a way to hone your newswriting skills anytime, anywhere? Try these newswriting exercises. Each exercise provides a set of facts or a scenario, and it's up to you to produce a story from it. To get the maximum benefit, force yourself to do these on a tight deadline (a suggested time limit is offered for each exercise.)

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10 Newswriting Exercises For Journalism Students

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Looking for a way to hone your newswriting skills anytime, anywhere? Try these newswriting exercises. Each exercise provides a set of facts or a scenario, and it's up to you to produce a story from it. To get the maximum benefit, force yourself to do these on a tight deadline (a suggested time limit is offered for each exercise.)

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One way to hone your skills as a journalist is to practice editing copy. Even if you want to be a reporter, becoming proficient as an editor will improve your writing structure and syntax.

To practice on the following snippets of actual news stories, copy and paste them into your word processing program. Make the changes in grammar, punctuation, Associated Press style, spelling, and content.that you believe are appropriate and note any questions you have about the copy. If you want to know how you did, your journalism instructor probably would be happy to review your work. If you're a journalism instructor, feel free to use these exercises in your classes.

School Board Meeting

On Tuesday, December 5th, the Centerville High School held its monthly school board meeting.

Many teachers and parents attended the meeting, it was the largest meeting held in over a year at the school. The evening began with a presentation from the school's robot building program. The team had made it to the regional semi-finals in the competition where they fight robots that the teams had built.

Drunk Driving Trial

Jack Johnson was in court yesterday on charges of DUI and assaulting a police oficer

Jack was arested on June the 5 th when he was puled over on State Street. Police Officer Fred Johnson testifid in court that Jack's Ford SUV was weaving and that he pulled him over at about 1 in the morning.

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7 Copy-Editing Exercises to Help Journalism Students Hone Their Skills

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Test your journalism skills by copy-editing these seven news stories for grammar, punctuation, AP style, spelling, and content.

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Every semester I give students a news writing exercise from my book about a doctor who is giving a speech about fad diets and physical fitness to a group of local businesspeople. Midway through his speech, the good doctor collapses of a heart attack. He dies en route to the hospital.

The news of the story may seem obvious, but a few of my students will invariably write a lede that goes something like this:

Dr. Wiley Perkins gave a speech to a group of businesspeople yesterday about the problems with fad diets.

What's the problem? The writer has left the most important and newsworthy aspect of the story - the fact that the doctor died of a heart attack - out of the lede. Typically the student who does this will put the heart attack somewhere near the end of the story.

That's called burying the lede, and it's something that beginning journalists have done for eons. It's something that drives editors absolutely nuts.

So how can you avoid burying the lede of your next news story? Here are some tips:

Think about what's most important and newsworthy: When you cover an event, think about what part of it, whether it's a press conference, lecture, legislative hearing or city council meeting, is likely to be the most newsworthy. What happened that will affect the greatest number of your readers? Chances are that's what should be in the lede.

Think about what you find most interesting: If you're hard-pressed to figure out what's most newsworthy, think about what YOU found most interesting. Experienced reporters know that all people are basically the same, meaning we generally find the same things interesting. (Example: Who doesn't slow down to gawk at a car wreck on the highway?) If you find something interesting, chances are your readers will as well, meaning it should be in your lede.

Forget chronology: Too many beginning reporters write about events in the order in which they occurred. So if they're covering a school board meeting, they'll start their story with the fact that the board began by reciting the pledge of allegiance. But no one cares about that; people reading your story want to know what the board did. So don't worry about the order of events; put the most newsworthy parts of the meeting at the top of your story, even if they occurred midway through or at the end.

Focus on actions: If you're covering a meeting, such as a city council or school board hearing, you're going to hear lots of talks. That's what elected officials do. But think about what actions were taken during the meeting. What concrete resolutions or measures were passed that will affect your readers? Remember the old saying: Actions speak louder than words. And in a news story, actions generally should go in the lede.

Remember the inverted pyramid: The inverted pyramid, the format for news stories, represents the idea that the heaviest, or most important, news in a story goes at the very top, while the most lightweight, or least important news, goes at the bottom. Apply that to the event you're covering and it'll probably help you find your lede.

Look for the unexpected: Remember that news by its very nature is usually the unexpected occurrence, the deviation from the norm. (Example: It's not news if a plane lands safely at the airport, but it's definitely news if it crashes on the tarmac.) So apply that to the event you're covering. Did anything happen that those present didn't expect or plan on? What came as a surprise or even a shock? Chances are, if something out of the ordinary happened, it should be in your lede.

Like when a doctor has a heart attack in the middle of a speech.

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How Can You Avoid Burying the Lede of Your News Story?

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Here’s How to Write a News Story Using Professional Methods

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Anyone can use professional techniques to write a news story, from composing a lede to incorporating the 5Ws and the H.

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Writing Effective Leads (Ledes): Tips and Types

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Constructing News Stories with the Inverted Pyramid

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What is a Quality Method for Writing a News Story?

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Newspaper: Layout and Features of Front Page

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