In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The headline should grab the reader's attention and give them a taste of what the article is about. A good rule of thumb is to tell the reader the "what" and "where" in the headline. Keep the headline short and clear, perhaps as brief as 4-5 words. For example, you may create a headline like, "Teen Girl Missing in Okotoks" or "Congress Stalls on Family Planning Bill." In some cases, it may be easier to save the headline for last, after you have written the article, so you know what the focus of the article is and can sum it up clearly. The lead, also spelled "lede," contains the story's most essential details. The lead should briefly answer, "Who," "What," "When," "Where," "Why," and "How" for the reader. It should also hook the reader in and encourage them to keep reading. For example, you may write a lead like, "An outbreak of flu in San Francisco has led to 3 elementary school closings this week, according to school officials." Or, "A missing girl originally from Okotoks was found Monday in an abandoned cabin in the Minnetonka area, according to local police." Readers should be able to skim through the first section in the article and get the necessary information about the topic. Provide current, up to date information about the topic in the first 1-2 paragraphs of the article. This is known as the inverted pyramid approach. For example, you may write, "10-12 students have been diagnosed with the flu and health officials fear it could continue to spread if it is not contained." This is where you answer the questions, "Why" and "How" in more detail, providing the reader with in-depth coverage. You may provide detailed background on the subject or briefly discuss a past timeline of events that relate to the topic or incident. Keep each paragraph to no more than 2-3 sentences so the reader can follow along easily. For example, you may write, "The teen girl was reported missing on Friday afternoon by her mother after she did not come home from a study date at a friend's house. She is the second girl to be reported missing in the past 2 weeks from the Okotoks area." Put at least 1 strong supporting quote in the first section of the article, as well as 1-2 more in the secondary sections of the article. Use quotes that support any information you provide that is not common knowledge. Stick to quotes that are short, clear, and informative for readers. Always attribute the quotes to a source when you include them in the article. For example, you may write, "'The girl is shaken, but does not appear to have any serious injuries,' stated local Police Chief Wilborn." Or you may write, "According to a statement by school officials, 'The shutdown will prevent the flu from spreading further and ensure the safety of our students.'" Avoid using long quotes or more than 4 quotes in the article, as the reader may get confused or lost if there are too many quotations. Wrap up the article by including a quote that feels impactful and leaves the reader with a sense of understanding. You can also include a link to an organization's website or event if the article focuses on the organization. For example, you may write, "The girl's mother expressed relief for her daughter and concern about her community, noting, 'I just hope no other girls go missing in this area.'" Or you may write, "Local health officials are urging parents to check the municipal health and wellness website, www.hw.org, for updates on when schools are able to reopen."
Summary: Create an engaging, informative headline. Open the article with a "lead" first sentence. Place information chronologically, starting with the most current, important details. Expand on key details in the rest of the article. Include at least 2-3 supporting quotations from sources. End with an informative quote or a link to more information.

Problem: Article: People tend to look left to right when they're searching for something. For this reason, it's best to choose a spot that's either above or below eye-level. This will help you choose a less obvious hiding spot and also help make your movements less noticeable. When you enter an area, pay attention to where your eyes fall naturally and pick out a place away from that zone. As soon as you decide on a hiding spot, crouch, stoop, or sit down and draw your arms and legs in. If you're tucked away in a narrow space, stand up straight and put your arms down at your sides. The less room you take up, the harder you'll be to see. It's still a good idea to get nice and compact even if your hiding spot offers complete concealment. If you're lurking behind a couch, for example, you're less likely to be spotted if you're curled up in a ball as opposed to stretched out. Once you get situated and you've shrunk down as much as possible, freeze yourself in place. Imagine that you're a statue or a piece of furniture. Do your best not to move until you know your pursuer is a safe distance away. Resist the urge to scratch an itch or adjust your hair or clothing, no matter how uncomfortable you are. The human eye detects movement before anything else, especially when it's dark. All it takes is one wrong move to accidentally signal where you are. While you're in hiding, avoid making any unnecessary noise. Try not to cough, sneeze, clear your throat, or do anything else that might get you caught. Even rustling your clothes too loudly could give away your position. Stifle your breathing by opening your mouth and taking deep, slow breaths. This is far less audible than panting nervously or breathing through your nose. If you and another person are hiding in the same spot, don't talk. Not only will the sound carry, you may also be too distracted to notice if someone is approaching. You won't always be able to sneak into a closet or stow yourself under a table. When you're caught in an open space with no large items to hide behind, lie down, reach for whatever's around, and pull it on top of you. Your cover will keep you out of sight until you can find a better spot. You might bury yourself under a pile of blankets or dirty laundry if you're hiding in your bedroom, or dive into a pile of leaves if you're hiding outside. Found objects can provide temporary cover, but they're not recommended for a long-term hiding. No matter how good your hiding spot is, there's a chance someone may stumble across it sooner or later. If you suspect it's only a matter of time until the game is up at your current spot, wait for an opening and make a run for it or move to another secret location. Moving can create quite a commotion, so wait until your pursuer is far enough away not to hear you light out. Rather than rushing to your next hiding spot, slow down and move as fluidly as you can. It may sound counterintuitive, but you'll make less noise that way and prevent yourself from tripping or accidentally bumping into something.
Summary:
Stay out of your pursuer's line of sight. Make yourself as small as you can. Be still. Stay quiet. Camouflage yourself with nearby objects. Be prepared to leave your spot if you're in danger of being found.