Headline and Subhead Toolkit — Super-Bundle (Workshop + Worksheet + Quiz) Build sharper headlines and stronger subheads in one tight package. Teach the essentials, give targeted practice, and check mastery with an easy-to-grade quiz. Perfect for journalism, yearbook, broadcast, or ELA news units. What’s included Headline & Subhead Workshop (PowerPoint) Teaches core principles, house-style choices, simple count rules, what subheads should do, 60 headline stems grouped by News/Feature/Sports/Opinion, subhead stems, bad-to-better revisions, an analyzer checklist, and two practice slides. Student Worksheet (Word) + Answer Key Five parts:
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A) Bad Better headline revisions with matching subheads B) Facts Hed/Dek writing practice C) Count rules fit check D) Analyzer checklist application E) Fill-a-stem exercises The key provides model answers, “why it’s better” notes, and sample counts. Quiz (Word) + Answer Key Multiple choice, true/false, and matching on roles of subheads, target lengths, active verbs, count rules, and non-duplication. Ends with an open-response sports prompt (write a hed/dek). The key includes correct answers, a model hed/dek, and a simple scoring suggestion. Skills students practice Writing concise, specific headlines with active verbs Crafting subheads that add context, impact, or what’s next (not a repeat) Estimating fit with character counts Applying consistent house style and AP-style basics for numerals and capitalization If this bundle doesn't scratch your whole journalism itch, and you are looking for a complete journalism program covering all topics (sports, ethics, multimedia, features, opinion, etc.), check out our Complete Journalism Curriculum Bundle.
How to use Teach with the slideshow (stems, rules, examples). Practice with the worksheet for guided revision and fit checks. Assess with the quiz and use the open-response item for quick writing feedback. File types PowerPoint (.pptx) Microsoft Word (.docx) for worksheet, worksheet key, quiz, and quiz key Teacher prep: Print or share as-is.
Everything is classroom-ready and aligned to the same framework so your lesson, practice, and assessment all reinforce each other.
Designed for grades 9th – 12th.
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