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Newspaper Article Outline

I. The LEAD: Introduction Paragraph
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WHERE?_____________________________________________________________________
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WHY? _______________________________________________________________________
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HOW? _______________________________________________________________________
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Paragraphs with Supporting Information:

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III. Main Idea of Paragraph________________________________________________________
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IV. Main Idea of Paragraph_______________________________________________________
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V. Main Idea of Paragraph_______________________________________________________
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VI. Summary Paragraph __________________________________________________________
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