5 Elements of Newsworthiness

5 Elements of Newsworthiness

Review

Timeliness

The story is news because it is happening now.

Proximity

The story is news because it takes place NEAR the viewers.

Relevance

The story is news because it contains issues that are personal to the audience.

Human Interest

The story is news because it follows a positive and interesting topic.

Conflict and Controversy

The story is news because it is about a topic that would anger or upset the viewers.

Multiple Select

Evaluate each Scenario and pick the best category:

A Middle School will have a virtual dance party before winter break next week.

• Timelines

• Conflict and Controversy

• Relevance

• Proximity

Multiple Choice

Evaluate each Scenario and pick the best category:

EGMMS will be rebuilt in 2024. They are moving the students to East Garner Elementary for the school year.

• Timeliness

• Proximity

• Relevance

• Human Interest

Multiple Choice

Evaluate each Scenario and pick the best category:

Middle School Aged students can apply for free internet and free Netflix due to a government grant.

• Revelvance

• Timeliness

• Proximity

• Conflict and Controversy

Multiple Choice

Evaluate each Scenario and pick the best category:

Two planets will align soon to create what looks like a very bright star.

• Timeliness

• Conflict and Controversy

• Human Interest

• Relevance

Multiple Choice

Evaluate each Scenario and pick the best category:

Apple TV will take all Marvel, Disney and DC Comics Content. You must have a special subscription to view.

• Relevance

• Proximity

• Timeliness

• Conflict and Controversy

Open Ended

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