Journalism Basics
What is journalism?
The Practice of gathering, writing, and sharing information with the public
What's the large title at the top of an article called?
Headline
The sky is blue
Fact
Describe what a caption should do.
Explain the image and give context.
What is the job of a headline?
To grab attention and summarize the story
Name one form of journalism?
Articles, Interviews, Photos, Podcasts, Videos, Social media posts
What's the small line under a photo called?
Caption
Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor
Opinion
True or False: A caption can include a quote.
True
Which headline is more effective:
"Sport Day" or "Records Broken on Sports Day"
"Records Broken on Sports Day"
What are the 5 W's of journalism?
What section might include comics, horoscopes, and puzzles?
Entertainment or Fun section
The Explore program is government funded
Fact
Make a 1-sentence caption for a photo of someone planting a tree.
Creative answer example : "Person with lots of Skibidi rizz planting tree's at local pokéstop"
What is a “hook” in writing?
The sentence or idea that pulls the reader in
What does it mean to "Verify a source"
Make sure the information is true and comes from a trustworthy place.
What is a byline?
The line that names the writer of the article
Math is harder than English
Opinion
What makes a caption different from a headline?
A caption describes an image; a headline introduces an article.
Rewrite this headline to be more exciting:
“Students Go to Library.”
Creative answer example: “Library Turns into Lunchtime Hotspot”
What is the role of journalism in a democratic society?
To inform the public and hold those in power accountable
What part of a newspaper explains the paper's opinion on an issue?
Editorial
"Experts say climate change is speeding up...."
Fact (So long its cited with a proper source)
Why might a misleading caption be a problem?
It could spread misinformation or create bias.
Why do some headlines use exaggeration or emotion?
To get clicks or reader, even if it bends the truth.