Worksheet on Articles: Headline Analysis
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the analysis and annotation of headlines related to articles, designed for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Articles: Headline Analysis
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Introduction to Headlines and Articles
In journalism, headlines are designed to grab the reader’s attention quickly. They often use puns, alliteration, or striking word choices. Articles such as 'the', 'a', and 'an' are used to specify or generalise, affecting how the headline is perceived. Effective headlines balance clarity with intrigue and often incorporate linguistic techniques to achieve this.
1.
What is the primary purpose of a headline in journalism?
[2 marks]2.
List three linguistic techniques that can be used in headlines.
[3 marks]3.
Explain the role of articles ('the', 'a', 'an') in headlines.
[3 marks]B
Analysis of a Headline
Read the following headline and annotate it to identify linguistic features and techniques used.
1.
Identify and label any literary or linguistic techniques in this headline.
[4 marks]2.
How does the headline create interest or urgency?
[2 marks]C
Creative Task: Crafting a Headline
Create your own headline based on a news story about an environmental protest. Use at least two literary techniques discussed earlier.
1.
Write a catchy headline for the story.
[4 marks]2.
List the linguistic techniques you plan to include and briefly justify why.
[4 marks]D
Comparison of Headlines
Read two headlines and compare their effectiveness based on word choice, techniques, and impact.
1.
Which headline is more likely to attract readers and why?
[3 marks]2.
Identify any stylistic devices used in both headlines.
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- 1/1/2026
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