Reading News Online
Why is it important to know the different parts of an article?
So that we know where to go for what.
What is media?
All the ways that large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, the internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)
What is clickbait?
An image or headline that tries to get you to click on it, usually for advertising purposes.
It quickly tells readers what the article is about before they start reading.
Can I choose which media I want to consume?
Does the media which I choose to consume affect my feelings? Give an example.
Yes, I can choose.
Yes, it affects my feelings.
As per the example given by students.
What is curiosity gap or give an example of curiosity gap.
The desire every person has to figure out
missing information.
What is the purpose of the comments section in an article?
They give readers a public place to post reactions, thoughts, and questions.
What are media choices? Give two examples.
Time spent watching, listening to, reading, or creating media.
Name two phrases which are used in a clickbait headline.
You won't believe this.
This will blow your mind.
New study shows that.
etc.
Identify any four different parts of an article shown in this image. (Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntSv4kn0h8mkEAfNH6NXPVkLvFHd4x3Q02ekgORAuoc/edit?usp=sharing)
Headline, Byline, URL, Section Title, Image, Date, Related articles, Advertisements, Sponsored content, Comments.
What is a healthy media choice?
Which framework helps us to make a healthy media choice?
A media choice that makes you feel good after consuming the media.
The framework What? When? How much? helps us to make healthy media choices.
What are the three clues to identify a clickbait?
1. Looks impossible or unbelievable.
2. Shocks you.
3. Refers to a celebrity or popular topic.
Marquis is reading a news article about the safety issues at an amusement park near his home. He would like to learn more about these issues. Which section should Marquis click on?
Related articles section.
What is media balance?
Is it same for everyone?
Using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
No, it's not same for everyone.
Identify the clickbait from these two headlines in the image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VhDvCBCpPFoPxWEzoejURREho2GzPK8n/view?usp=sharing
Option 1.