History
Name one of the inventions that led to the rise of broadcast media.
Radio, television, internet, smart phones, podcasts, social media, etc.
Name two different types of headlines.
Straight news, question, listicle, how-to, command, pun, shock value, quote, teaser, feature.
What is the feeling or attitude of the writer called?
Tone
What is the definition of a news article?
An article that reports on current events or issues.
What is a closed-ended question?
Can be answered with a limited, specific response (often yes or no).
What was the first form of storytelling in Canada?
Oral Storytelling.
"For Indigenous communities creation stories, connections to the land, historical accounts, traditional ecological knowledge, teachings, language, and culture stories have been kept alive through oral traditions for thousands of years."
What is the purpose of a lead sentence?
To grab the attention of your audience.
What can literary word choice be compared to in film/television?
music and stylistic choices (colour, camera angle, laugh track, etc.)
What is one of the usual topics of soft news?
Entertainment, lifestyle, pets and animals, travel and tourism, sports, food and dining, etc.
What is an example of a primary source?
Interviews, letters, novels, paintings, songs, movies, etc.
What does CBC stand for?
Canadian Broadcast Corporation
What do the 5Ws and H stand for?
Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How.
What is one way we can identify tone in a written article?
Word choice, sentence structure, style/images.
A profile article focuses on a person of interest, highlighting three general areas of this person's life. What are they?
Experiences, achievements, contributions.
What is an example of a secondary source?
Textbooks, reviews, biographies, etc.
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent in 1450? This invention led to a massive increase in public literacy.
The printing press.
What are three strategies to craft an engaging lead sentence?
Basic News: Some or all of the 5Ws and H.
Word Play: Uses a humorous pun to capture the reader’s attention.
Scene Setter: Puts you in the scene using descriptive and sensory language.
Startling Statement: A surprising fact that shocks the reader.
Reveal Statement: Leaves out a key fact until later.
Direct Address: A statement that talks directly to the reader.
Anecdotal: A story that connects to the bigger meaning of your article.
What are two ways we can tell if an article is accurate?
Includes factual, well-researched information.
Provides a balanced representation of their topic with context.
Free from corporate or political influence.
Discloses any personal or professional connections to the topic.
Clearly identifies how information was gathered and provides sources.
Includes views from a wide cross-section of people.
Clearly states author info and available for public questions or concerns.
What is the definition of hard news?
Hard news refers to the type of news that focuses on timely and significant events, typically those related to politics, economics, crime, disasters, and other serious topics.
A term used when someone has not properly acknowledged their source of information or presented the work of someone else as their own.
Plagiarism.
Vellum is a type of handmade parchment paper made from what?
Calf skin
What is an anecdotal lead sentence?
A lead sentence with a short story that connects to the bigger topic of the article.
What are two main ideas from the Canadian Association of Journalists' Ethics Guideline?
Accuracy, Fairness, Independence, Conflict of Interest, Transparency, Diversity, Accountability.
This type of article expresses the author's viewpoint or perspective on a specific issue or topic, often provoking discussion or debate among readers.
An opinion piece or periodical.
If you were interviewing Mr. Bush, what is an open-ended question you would ask?
Any question that prompts a more elaborate or detailed response, rather than a simple yes or no answer. These questions encourage conversation, reflection, and the expression of opinions or thoughts.