Incorporating Interview Quotes

1. Opening Moments: Kate and Nathaniel
2. Transition/Quote Formula
1. Transitions should be one or two sentences long and lead the reader to the information regarding the quote. Transitions should not tell or recap what the direct or indirect quote tells. Transitions may be written from reporting facts or summary of information gained from quotes and the interview.
2. Quotes may be up to two sentences long and be written as direct quotes, indirect quotes or as a paraphrase of what the source said.
3. Feature Article Breakdown

Choose three of the below articles and complete the Feature Article breakdown with a partner.

The Best/Review: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/15/style/the-rise-of-early-morning-dance-parties.html

Personality:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/15/style/taking-on-the-food-industry-one-blog-post-at-a-time.html?rref=fashion&module=Ribbon&version=context&region=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Fashion%20%26%20Style&pgtype=article

Informational:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/17/upshot/alcohol-or-marijuana-a-pediatrician-faces-the-question.html?abt=0002&abg=1

How to:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/fashion/modern-love-to-fall-in-love-with-anyone-do-this.html

• HW: Write the lead and nut graph to you article using your interview notes. Keeping in mind that your article should use at least five transitions/quotes, you may want to go back to your interviewee for follow-up questions or interview another person. The final quote should draw the reader back to the lead and bring closure to the story.