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 info...