What is Newsworthy?

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

• To explain the history of journalism

• To show students how to use social media

• To help students understand what makes a story newsworthy

• To teach students how to write stories

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of newsworthiness?

• Human Interest

• Timeliness

• Proximity

• Popularity

What does 'proximity' mean in terms of newsworthiness?

• The story is about recent events

• The story is very popular online

• The story is about local events

• The story is about famous people

Why do journalists use social media?

• To find out what topics are engaging a large audience

• To write their stories

• To avoid going to events

• To make friends

What is 'human interest' in news?

• Stories about animals

• Stories about weather

• Stories about technology

• Stories about people and their experiences

What is the role of a journalist?

• To create advertisements

• To report on events and issues

• To entertain people

• To write fiction stories

What is a 'story angle'?

• The popularity of the story

• The length of the story

• The point or theme of the story

• The number of sources in the story

What does 'relevance' mean in news?

• The story is very long

• The story helps people make decisions

• The story is about celebrities

• The story is funny

What is the purpose of the 'Newsworthiness Chart'?

• To show the history of news

• To define what makes a story newsworthy

• To list popular news websites

• To teach how to write headlines

What should students do in the 'Main Activity'?

• Write a news story

• Discuss where they find news and explore Google Trends

• Interview a journalist

• Create a social media account