What is Newsworthy?

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What is the main purpose of the lesson 'What is Newsworthy'?

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To help students understand what makes a story newsworthy

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of newsworthiness? Human Interest, Timeliness, Proximity, Popularity

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Popularity

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What does 'proximity' mean in terms of newsworthiness?

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The story is about local events

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Why do journalists use social media?

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To find out what topics are engaging a large audience

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What is 'human interest' in news?

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Stories about people and their experiences

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What is the role of a journalist?

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To report on events and issues

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What is a 'story angle'?

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The point or theme of the story

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What does 'relevance' mean in news?

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The story helps people make decisions.

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What is the purpose of the 'Newsworthiness Chart'?

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To define what makes a story newsworthy

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What should students do in the 'Main Activity'?

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Discuss where they find news and explore Google Trends