Put the finishing touches on the news as you decide what’s most important about six news stories and top them off with headlines. The challenge is to be creative in your word choice and adhere to the word and line counts as you write tomorrow’s headlines.
Elements of the contest: The Headline Writing Contest teaches students to read critically; to digest and prioritize information quickly; and to write clearly, accurately, and succinctly. Emphasis is placed on the ability to discern key facts and to write with flair and style in order to tell and sell a story.