KS2 newspaper sentence starters and vocabulary list

Looking for engaging newspaper writing resources for Years 5-6? These handy KS2 newspaper sentence starters will help children craft compelling news articles with confidence.

What's included

• Newspaper writing sentence starters tailored to KS2
• A comprehensive collection of journalistic vocabulary and phrases in both list and cut-and-stick worksheet formats
• In-depth teacher's notes offering practical ideas for using this resource to support newspaper writing skills

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How to use these sentence starters

Simply print and cut out the story starter cards to distribute among your class. Children can then develop these prompts into full newspaper articles, practising essential journalistic writing skills.

The journalistic vocabulary list and cut-and-stick worksheet provide pupils with essential terminology and phrases they can incorporate into their articles whilst building their confidence with newspaper writing. The teacher's notes feature simple and effective activity ideas you can try. 

Flexible and customisable

The editable Word format (available to subscribers) allows you to update the resource with current topics, local news stories or popular figures that resonate with your class. Perfect for keeping writing tasks relevant and engaging throughout the year.

Looking for more KS2 newspaper resources?

Check out our complete collection of newspaper writing resources including:

• Ready-to-use newspaper feature labels for identifying article components
• Customisable newspaper templates for different writing tasks
• Interactive newspaper features worksheets to reinforce learning
• Engaging 'Be the Editor' activities for hands-on practice

These complementary resources will help you create a comprehensive newspaper writing unit for your KS2 class.

KS2 newspaper sentence starters

• In a shocking turn of events...
• Breaking news from...
• Local residents were stunned when...
• Emergency services rushed to...
• Scientists have discovered...
• Education officials announced...
• In an exclusive interview...
• Environmental experts warn...
• Sport fans celebrated as...
• Following months of speculation...
• Eyewitnesses reported...
• City council members voted to...
• Local hero saves...
• Award-winning pupils...
• During yesterday's assembly...
• The community gathered to...
• Police are investigating...
• Weather forecasters predict...
• Historic discovery reveals...
• Technology experts claim...

Journalistic words and phrases

Reporting verbs

• announced
• claimed
• stated
• explained
• revealed
• confirmed
• reported
• declared

Time expressions

• earlier today
• last night
• this morning
• moments ago
• following
• subsequently

Dramatic language

• exclusive
• breaking news
• shocking
• dramatic
• extraordinary
• unprecedented

Useful phrases

• according to sources
• eye-witness accounts suggest
• it has been reported that
• local residents say
• officials confirmed
• experts believe
• investigations reveal
• preliminary findings show