Writing The Lead
Writing The Lead
Writing The Lead
Kinds of Lead
1. Conventional or Summary Lead
This kind of lead used in straight news answers right away all or
any of the 5 W’s and /or the H.
a. Who lead- used when the person involved is more prominent
than what he does or what happens to him.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo addressed April 20, the
PMA graduates in Baguio City.
b. What lead
The NSAT will be given Nov. 24 to all graduating high school
students desiring to enrol in the fourt- year college course.
c. Where lead- used when the place is unique and no prominent
person is involved.
The Philippines will be the site of the next Miss Universe
contest.
d. When lead- rarely used and only useful when speaking of
deadlines, holidays, and important dates.
April 15 is the deadline for filing the income Tax Returns at the
BIR,
Today, almost to the hour, the Revolutionary Government was
proclaimed by former President Joseph Estrada.
e. Why lead- used when the reason is more prominent or unique than what
happens.
Because of poverty, around a hundred students dropped out from school
last year. This was learned from PNU President Nilo L. Rosas.
f. How lead- the manner, mode, means, or method of achieveing the story is
the unnatural way.
By appealing to the school board, the Manila Science High School was able
to construct a three- story concrete building.
2. Grammatical Beginning Lead
- Lead is introduced by a kind of grammatical form which is usually a phrase
or a clause.