I. Hook

Grab your reader’s attention with something interesting.

II. Introduction

Let them know what happened. You don’t give all the details but give the main information. What’s the setting of the event (time and place)?

III. Quote

Quote someone involved in the event.

IV. Main body

Tell the story. Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? Make sure these questions are answered.

V. Closing quote

Is there a summary quote or an alternative opinion?

VI. Conclusion

If the end quote didn’t sum up, then you need to. Wrap it up. Do you have a point to make? Will there be more information coming?