Journalism Vocabulary
What is a person who writes news stories for a newspaper called?
Journalist / Reporter
What are the 5 W's and H question words that writers will answer in their news articles?
who, what, when, where, why, and how
What is it called when a journalist asks someone questions to gather information for a story?
an interview
What is the description next to pictures called?
caption
What's Ms. Malanga's favorite kind of sweet treat?
Anything chocolate! Especially cookies
What do journalists call the information that proves or supports what they are reporting?
Evidence
This part of an article gives more information and details after the lead/hook.
the Body
A person you talk to in order to get information for an article is called this.
a source
How can you indicate/show that a certain word or term is really important in your article
Bold the words
A reporter asks, "Did you enjoy the field trip?" What kind of question is this?
Yes/No Question
What do journalists include in their pieces to make the information easier to understand visually?
Text Features
When a journalist includes the exact words spoken by someone, this is called a ________.
Direct Quote
You hear a rumor that there is no school the entire week of Thanksgiving. What should you do before putting it in the newspaper?
verify/check the information with a reliable source?
How should books, shows, or any other type of media be presented in your article? (think writing conventions)
Underlined, Italics, or Quotation marks
Name at least 3 Newspaper publications (not school or college newspapers)
answers vary
What is the little blurb under an Article's title called, that briefly describes what the article will be about?
Headline
A journalist uses information from an interview, then puts the information into their own words. What is this called?
Paraphrasing
A reporter knows that a student won an award but doesn't know the student's name, the name of the award, or when the ceremony happened. What should the reporter do before writing the story?
research/find out the missing information
How could you visually show a confusing concept that your article talks about?
Diagram, table, chart, or graph
Your article says, "Everyone at school loves the new rule." What problem does this statement have?
It is a broad and generalized claim without evidence
What is the name for the person who is responsible for overseeing and making decisions about a newspaper?
Editor
A reporter writes, "According to Principal Smith, the new schedule will begin Monday." What does "According to Principal Smith" tell the reader?
The source of the information
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
A primary source provides firsthand information, while a secondary source reports or explains information from other sources.
Headings / subheadings
A reporter asks, "How did you feel when you found out you won?" What kind of question is this
Open-ended