Unit 4: News and Media

Who writes stories for different kinds of media, like newspapers and websites?

Newspapers are considered one of the oldest forms of media:

Who reports on events as they happen, often in front of a camera?

"Taylor Swift is reportedly the world’s richest female musician at $1.6 billion"

Breaking news means that something important is happening right now and needs to be reported quickly:

"'NASA discovered a planet twice as big as Earth with a gas that is 'only produced by life'"

Online newspapers are just digital versions of regular papers:

"House for Sale: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Great Neighborhood!"

What is the main job of a headline?

Social media is a good source for finding real news:

This is the main title of a news article that stands out and tells you what the story is about:

These are images that are added to a story to attract readers and provide clarity

This tells you who wrote the article:

Prime time is the time when most people watch TV news:

This part contains the main information and is written in small paragraphs:

"Red Bull Skateboarding Competition in Santiago Draws Massive Crowds!"

What do we call a story that is not true or misleading?

This refers to the time when the most people are watching TV, often when news is broadcasted: