Headlines are the marquees of news stories. These short statements located at the beginning of an article frame the information that is to follow. They encapsulate a portion of the story, presenting a snapshot of reality.

What are headlines used for?

A headline's purpose is to quickly and briefly draw attention to the story. It is generally written by a copy editor, but may also be written by the writer, the page layout designer, or other editors.

Where can headlines be found?

A headline is the main title of a newspaper story usually printed in large letter at the top of a story. For children to interpret news accurately it's important that they understand what newspaper headlines are and how they are written.