writing leads

Father Was a Spy, Sons Conclude With Regret

who: orphans 
what:  they were adopted after there parents were exacuted 
when: 1953
where: soviet union 
why: because parents delivered and atomic bomb 
how:  because parents delivered atomic bomb 


Delayed identification: In this lead, the "who" is not immediately identified by name. Instead, the "who" is identified by an occupation, city or job title. Use this approach when the person involved has little name recognition among readers.A cafeteria worker at Andrew Jackson High won $2.5 million Friday in the state lottery. 

two orphans were adopted after there parent were executed during delivering a atomic bomb 

Unrestored' copy of first Superman comic book for sale

story two
who: comic book 
what: comic book bidding 
when: the friday the article was posted 
where: at the action 
why: to sell it because its worth a lot of money 
how: because theres not many left of this comic book  

Summary: The lead in this case is a synopsis of two or more actions. Reporters who deal with several important elements may choose to sum up what happened rather than highlight a specific action. His is one type of lead where a general statement is preferable to a specific action.

 

 a comic book is up for bidding the comic book is worth a lot of money and there not many left