Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Journalism: Special Olympics Summary Lead

Post your summary lead for the Special Olympics fake news article as a "comment" here. Be sure to write your name after the lead so I can give you credit for posting.

Remember, a lead is the first graf of your article, it is one sentence long, and it should answer the relevant journalistic questions. The lead should be direct and clearly written.

A sample lead:

Algonquin students volunteered across the globe this summer attempting to spread sustainable environmental practices both abroad and at home.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Colin Davidson dives back into the Special Olympics hoping to raise money for the disabled by jumping into the sea from Nantasket Beach in Hull, Mass.



- jill hubley, period 7

Anonymous said...

On February 12, Colin Davidson- a 22 year old resident of Northborough and member of the Shrewsbury Special Needs Program- will dive into the Atlantic ocean from Nantasket beach to raise money for Special Olympics Massachusetts, which benefits over 9,300 special olympics athletes in the state. - Renee Roy, period 7

Ben Lima said...

Special Olympic athlete and Northborough resident Colin Davidson, will compete for his 12th year in the Olympic games attempting to raise $2,000.00 while participating in the 7th consecutive "Passion Plunge".

Anonymous said...

Special Olympics athlete Colin Davidson will dive head first into the Atlantic from Nantasket Beach to kick off this years Passion Plunge.

Anonymous said...

On February 12th, Special Olympic athletes from all around Massachusetts including Colin Davidson will be diving the Atlantic for this years fund-raiser, the "Passion Plunge"

Anonymous said...

Colin Davidson, a Special olympics athlete, will be diving into the Atlantic on Febuary 12, hoping to raise nearly a half million dollars.
---- Steve, Period 7

Anonymous said...

To raise money for the Special Olympics of Massachusettes Colin Davidson, a Northborough resident, will be diving into the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 12th.
-Jeremy Richard

Anonymous said...

On February 12, 2008, Colin Davidson, who is a resident of Northborough, Massachusetts, will dive in Nantasket Beach in Hull in hopes to raise more than $400,000.

-Matt H.

Anonymous said...

On Feb. 12th, Special Olympics diver Colin Davidson will dive into the Atlantic Ocean to raise money for the Special Olympics of Massachusetts.

-James Fischetti