Title: Write/edit a lead-in (also called an open).
Course: Radio Communications I (11051-I) > Section: Practicing Communication Skills

Writing/editing should include

- using an element of news
- applying appropriate tone
- piquing listener interest
- choosing a hard or soft lead.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can you find effective leads in radio news? What makes them effective?
- What are the elements of news?
- What are the different types of tone on the radio?
- Why would you choose a hard lead over a soft one?