Wednesday 16 January 2019

Writing from headlines

Choose two headlines (or more) and write the first paragraph of the story behind it in about 50 words. 
Use passive verbs where appropriate:
2.3m kids "don't exercise enough"
The night Emma died was a night of horror
Should you tip binmen?
Thrones star set to speak at TEDx event
Estate to be bulldozed
Difficult childhood linked to violence
Shy boozers more likely to get "hangxiety"
"I've been shot... I'm outside the house... hurry up"
Sailor rescue
Warning on "button" batteries
Girls "hit by anxiety"
Dawn: My secret to looking so young
New cannabis treatment
Boris in $52k error
Too much sleep "bad for your heart"
Attacked everyday for doing your job
Carer who stole from elderly widow jailed
To be checked with the real news in class on Mon. 21st.
News from Manchester Evening News 7th Dec. 2018 issue

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