What is News?
Wednesday 2nd March 2022 Young Reporter L/O: to explore the concept and format of news. What is the purpose of news? - to keeps us informed of the changing events - to educate us - to spread awareness - to entertain people - to make a profit - to influence / persuade Different types of news stories: - war - coronavirus - climate change - world - business - politics - science - family & education - entertainments & art - sport - weather - human interest - local Example of 'world' news. Example of 'health' news. Example of 'sport' news. Example of 'war' news. L/O: to explore the validity to news stories and their organs. Fake news is false information used to shape your views, opinions or ideas. The information is ofter exaggerated heavily biased or simply not true. 5 examples of fake news: I think people write fake news to spread lies and get more money. We