1. Different Kinds of FEATURES

2. Human Interest • Involves people rather than things • Students who win an award or do something significant such as scoring 1600 on SAT or qualifying for Olympic Games • Retiring teacher • What it’s like to be a crossing guard

3. Interviews • Usually done with prominent people • Can be informational or personal profile feature • Informational interviews deal with an authority whose opinions are of significant value • Personality interviews are interesting because of the individual rather than the subject matter

4. Informational Features • Of historical, social, practical interest • Basic purpose is not to entertain, but to inform. • History of the school • How-to features such as “how to buy a good stereo” or “what to do if you’re arrested or in an auto accident”

5. Personality Sketches • Develops a total picture of the person • Attempts to reveal personality through anecdotes • Looks at mannerisms, actions, dress, experiences. • Facts readers will want to know: • Name • Personality • Background • Physical appearance • Environment • Hobbies • Influence on others • Anecdotes, observation

6. Featurettes • Also called mini-features • Clever • Attention-getting leads • Events usually told in chronological order • Conclusion is often a surprise • Short—told quickly • “Spotlights”