The first paragraph, or lead of a news story answers certain questions that might be asked by a reader. A lead answers some or all of these questions: "Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?" Once again, if you are pressed for time, you can get a great deal of information by reading just the lead.
The news article develops the information presented in the head-line and the lead. News articles are usually written so that paragraphs may be clipped off the end without damaging the story. Since news columns must fit the space provided, putting the most important information at the beginning makes sense. You will not, of course, read every news item every day.
Please give a heading to the passage.
How to read ______.