Writing the Inverted Pyramid Story

Now that you have studied the inverted pyramid and organized articles in that style it is time to put the new skills that you have learned and practiced to work.

Task: Write a story based on the following facts. Organize the story in the inverted pyramid style. In the story use at least two quotes. The quotes may be either indirect or direct quotes. You must include all of the facts in your story. Do Not COPY & PASTE! Remember you are writing a news article for the front page of a newspaper, so it must be informative and interesting. If you have any questions please come see Mr. A. This story has no minimum or maximum length and will be graded using the following rubric. Print and turn in your paper when you are finished.

Criteria

Points Possible

Lead well-written, grabs the reader

 5

Essential information included in the lead, and avoided when and where leads.

5

Story written in the active voice

5

Story was objective with no editorializing
(Don't put your opinion in)

5

Quotations were used as support and were properly attributed (he said or said speaker).

5

Story was organized using inverted pyramid style

5

Used active verbs to keep the story moving

5

Story flowed smoothly with use of smooth transitions

5

Story held interest throughout the article

5

No grammatical or mechanical errors.

5
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 50

Facts:

  1. Each year music students from across Florida play in music competitions at the district and state levels.
  2. Thousands of students participate.
  3. Students perform as soloists, in group ensembles, as bands and symphonies
  4. Vocal performers do the same things.
  5. This years music competitions are in March and April.
  6. Groups and soloists practice both during instructional time and in private rehearsals.
  7. This year to prepare for the competitions, CSMS will host a local concert with Miami Symphony Conductor Anne Harrigan set to guest conduct orchestra performance Friday, March 3, 2010.
  8. Statements:
  9. Extra Information: CSMS Orchestra is down to 54 students this year due to declining enrollments and scheduling conflicts. Seven schools from around the area have agreed to attend the CSMS Concert.