Elements of Newsworthiness
News Neighborhoods
Anatomy of a News Story
Miscellaneous
Facts about Mr. Farruggia
100

An example of this would be a story taking place in Chelsea.

What is Proximity?

100

The purpose of this neighborhood is to inform. 

What is Journalism?

100

The name of the Journalist would be found in this section of the news story. 

What is the Byline?

100

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. 

100

Mr. Farruggia was born in Italy.

True

200

An example of this would be Vocalabbies's first rehearsal starting today. 

What is Timeliness?

200

The main purpose of this neighborhood is to amuse.

What is entertainment?
200

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?

200

The act of resisting the urge to click the first results. 

What is Click Restraint?

200

Mr. Farruggia is an advisor to these 3 clubs. 

Vocalabbies, The Lab Report, and LTC (Lab Theatre Company). 

300

This element tugs at the heartstrings and helps readers connect emotionally to a story. 

What is Human Interest?

300

This neighborhood is typically spread through social networks. Anyone with internet access can access it. 

What is Raw Information?

300

History, Comparison, and Connection are typically included in this element of a news story. 

What is Context?

300

The act of evaluating the credibility of a source by researching multiple sources. 

What is Lateral Reading?

300

Mr. Farruggia teaches these 3 classes this year. 

Mixed Media Journalism, Junior Seminar, and Linguistics Science. 
400

An example of this would be Taylor Swift donating money to our school. 

What is Prominence/Celebrity?

400

The purpose of this neighborhood is to promote.

What is Publicity? 

400
This person is an expert in what is being reported on. 

Who is the Voice of Authority?

400

This is bottom section of the News Inverted Pyramid.

What is the Kicker?

400

Mr. Farruggia works with these 3 teachers/co-advisors for all his extracurricular clubs. 

Theresa, Gianna, and Ms. Grundman

500
An example of this would be a story trending on social media. 

What is Currency?

500

The purpose of this neighborhood is to build mass support. 

What is Propaganda?

500

This paragraph presents the counter claim of the article. 

What is the But Graf?

500

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?

500

Mr. Farruggia is a naturalized U.S. Citizen.

False