Journalism HARD
Name one form of journalism?
Articles, Interviews, Photos, Podcasts, Videos, Social media posts
Who writes the articles in a newspaper?
Reporter / Journalist
The sky is blue
Fact
What is a caption?
A short sentence under a photo that tells people what they are looking at.
What is the job of a headline?
To grab attention and summarize the story
What are the 5W's for an article?
Who, What, Where, When, Why?
What is the purpose of advertisements in a newspaper?
To promote products, services, or events.
Bonus: It helps fund the newspaper.
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 is Journalism?
The Practice of gathering, writing, and sharing information with the public
What is an example of a "Section" of a Newspaper?
News, Opinion, Entertainment, Sports, Fashion etc.
The Explore program is government funded
Fact
Make a caption for the origami animal ~
Something around the lines of : "Blue dog made out of post-it"
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
Make a caption for the drawing on the board ~
Something around the lines of : "Person wearing a party hat on a boat"
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
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.