Feature Writing

Feature Writing/ Pagsulat ng Tanging Lathalain
Writing a Good
Feature Article
Writing a Good
Feature Article
Feature article
a non-fiction piece of writing that

focuses on a particular topic. You will
find them in newspapers and news
sites, online blogs, or magazines.
Feature article
a non-fiction piece of writing that

focuses on a particular topic. You will
find them in newspapers and news
sites, online blogs, or magazines.
Types:
informative
historical
news
live in /
personal
profile/
personality sketch
Trend/entertainment
Types:
informative
historical
news
live in /
personal
profile/
personality sketch
Key Differences News Article Feature Article
Helps the reader see the meaning

Purpose Provides the facts behind the facts
Covers topics from anywhere in

Immediate and will be published the timeline; can be written in
Timeliness soon connection with a news event or
as a so-called evergreen
Structure Follows the martini glass format Follows a rollercoaster format
Contains a news peg (the most Contains a nutgraph (summary of

Focus significant element of the news) the lesson to be drawn from the
story)
The tone of the news article is Leaves more room for addressing
Emotion usually dry emotion
Direct, concise - impress with Generally given a higher word

Word Choice your reporting, not with language count, allowing for descriptive
language
Steps to Writing
Feature Articles
Steps to Writing
Feature Articles
Headline
Structure of a Feature Article
Deck/ sub
headline
Lead
Controlling
Idea
Body
Conclusion
Quotation
1. The Headline
It’s the catchy title of the feature article.
It hints at the topic and is found at the top of
the feature article. Its purpose is to interest
readers and to attract their attention.
Example:
David Young: The Man Who Restored Faith to the
Darkest Village in Nepal
2. The Lead
-It tells the reader why this story is
important. This is your last chance to “hook” a
reader before they flip the page or click away.
Use this as an opportunity to say

something attention-grabbing or something
that’ll spark the reader’s interest.
The lead must hook the reader. Possible ways to do

this:
Humour
Anecdotes
Description
.
Facts and/or
statistics:
3. Focus Statement aka Nutgraph
- The focus statement is a declaration

of the meaning that the writer hopes the
reader will extract from the narrative.
Don't skimp on the time you allow yourself
to write your focus statement.
4. The Body
The body
.
is where you present the
issue to the reader. It is the bulk of the article.
The writer is the one who determines the way

the article is structured
Ways to structure the Body of a Feature article
-Cause and effect

-Problem-solution
-General to
specific
-
Chronological
-Logical .
5. The Conclusion
It should leave a lasting impression on

the reader and provoke some sort of
reaction. It should prompt action on the part
of the reader, encourage a change of
opinion, or encourage the reader to make a
decision.
Action Research
Support your opinions

Remember, a feature article isn’t just a
story… it is also an article! This means that you
will need a set of strong evidence to support
what you are saying.
Types of evidence you need for a feature
article:
Statistics
Case studies
Quotes from critics
or experts Interviews
Useful Feature-Writing Tips

Don’t Be Afraid of Opinions
Be Conversational
Remember You’re Still a Reporter Paint a Picture

Language used in feature articles
-Develop a personal tone

-Share your opinions
-Show your personality (eg. humourous, serious…)
-Use semi-formal language (i.e. some colloquialism)
-Use emotive language
Language used in feature articles
-Refer to the audience in second person language (eg. “you”)

-Use literary and rhetorical techniques to engage the reader
(eg.
rhetorical questions, anecdotes, imagery…)
-Don’t overuse adjectives or adverbs. Use strong verbs and
nouns to describe, instead of adjectives and adverbs.
-Use facts, quotes and jargon to add authenticity
-Make sure you write in the active voice
Sources:
• https://
caroline-chisholm.squarespace.com/s/Feature-article-struct
ure.pdf
• https://www.twinkl.com.ph/teaching-wiki/feature-article
• http://member.tokoha-u.ac.jp/~dixonfdm/Writing%20Topics
%20htm/feature_art.htm
Action Research
Mabuhay at
maraming
salamat….

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Feature Writing/ Pagsulat ng Tanging Lathalain

a non-fiction piece of writing that

a non-fiction piece of writing that

Key Differences News Article Feature Article

Helps the reader see the meaning

Covers topics from anywhere in

Structure Follows the martini glass format Follows a rollercoaster format

Contains a news peg (the most Contains a nutgraph (summary of

Direct, concise - impress with Generally given a higher word

Use this as an opportunity to say

The lead must hook the reader. Possible ways to do

3. Focus Statement aka Nutgraph

- The focus statement is a declaration

The writer is the one who determines the way

Ways to structure the Body of a Feature article

-Cause and effect

It should leave a lasting impression on

Support your opinions

Useful Feature-Writing Tips

Remember You’re Still a Reporter Paint a Picture

Language used in feature articles

-Develop a personal tone

Language used in feature articles

-Refer to the audience in second person language (eg. “you”)

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