Elements of Newsworthiness
An example of this would be a story taking place in Chelsea.
What is Proximity?
The purpose of this neighborhood is to inform.
What is Journalism?
The name of the Journalist would be found in this section of the news story.
What is the Byline?
These are the three elements that need to be present in order for a news source to be deemed reliable.
What is V.I.A.?
Verified, Independent, Accountable.
Mr. Farruggia was born in Italy.
True
An example of this would be Vocalabbies's first rehearsal starting today.
What is Timeliness?
The main purpose of this neighborhood is to amuse.
This is typically the 1st or 2nd paragraph of the story and contains most of the 5 Ws and H.
What is a Nut Graf?
The act of resisting the urge to click the first results.
What is Click Restraint?
Mr. Farruggia is an advisor to these 3 clubs.
Vocalabbies, The Lab Report, and LTC (Lab Theatre Company).
This element tugs at the heartstrings and helps readers connect emotionally to a story.
What is Human Interest?
This neighborhood is typically spread through social networks. Anyone with internet access can access it.
What is Raw Information?
History, Comparison, and Connection are typically included in this element of a news story.
What is Context?
The act of evaluating the credibility of a source by researching multiple sources.
What is Lateral Reading?
Mr. Farruggia teaches these 3 classes this year.
An example of this would be Taylor Swift donating money to our school.
What is Prominence/Celebrity?
The purpose of this neighborhood is to promote.
What is Publicity?
Who is the Voice of Authority?
This is bottom section of the News Inverted Pyramid.
What is the Kicker?
Mr. Farruggia works with these 3 teachers/co-advisors for all his extracurricular clubs.
Theresa, Gianna, and Ms. Grundman
What is Currency?
The purpose of this neighborhood is to build mass support.
What is Propaganda?
This paragraph presents the counter claim of the article.
What is the But Graf?
This has four key principals:
1. Seek truth and report it
2. Minimize Harm
3. Act independently
4. Be accountable
What is the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics?
Mr. Farruggia is a naturalized U.S. Citizen.
False