Chapter 4: News Item part 1s/d 3
Definition of News item News item is a text which informs readers about events of the day. The events are considered newsworthy or important. It means if there is an important event that should be known by many people. ” Generic Structure of News Item Text 1. Main Event/Newsworthy Event The first news item text structure is the main event. Now, the main event/newsworthy event is the core of the news. The main event explains the summary of the news that will be explained. 2. Background Event/Elaboration Then, what about the background event/elaboration? Background event/elaboration tells in detail about the background of the event. The details you should include in this section are the perpetrator, location, time of the event, other parties involved, and the background of the event. 3. Sources Last but not least are the sources. When writing a news item text, don't forget to include the sources! In English, sources are called sources. The source can be a statement, comment, or opin...