Understanding Newsworthiness

Rohan is writing an article for the school newspaper. What does "Timeliness" refer to in the context of newsworthiness?

• Information that is local and affects the community

• Immediate, current information and events

• Solutions to problems people care about

• Stories about unusual people and their accomplishments

Why is "Proximity" important in determining if something is newsworthy? For example, if a local event happens in Benjamin's neighborhood, why would it be considered newsworthy?

• It involves immediate, current events

• It highlights conflicts and controversies

• It affects people in our community and region

• It provides solutions to problems

During a school debate, what attracts attention in the "Conflict & Controversy" category?

• Local events

• Solutions to problems

• Violence and arguments about actions, events, ideas, or policies

• Information that helps make decisions

Luna is writing an article for her school newspaper. What type of information falls under the "Solution" category of newsworthiness?

• Information that is new and immediate

• Information that affects the local community

• Information about possible solutions to problems

• Information about unusual people and their accomplishments

What is the focus of the "Human Interest" category in newsworthiness, such as a story about Scarlett's achievements in community service?

• Immediate, current events

• Local information

• Solutions to problems

• Stories about people and their accomplishments

Why is "Relevance" important in newsworthiness for the local community of Aiden and Abigail?

• It involves immediate, current events

• It affects the local community

• It helps people make good decisions

• It highlights conflicts and controversies

David and Mia are discussing different types of newsworthiness. Which category involves information that has just recently occurred?

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Emma and Grace are working on a school project about newsworthiness. Which category of newsworthiness is concerned with local information and events?

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Avery and James are discussing different types of news. What type of news is considered under "Conflict & Controversy"?

• News about solutions to problems

• News about immediate events

• News about violence and arguments

• News about local events

What do people look for in the "Solution" category of newsworthiness when Mia and William discuss community issues?

• Immediate events

• Local events

• Possible solutions to problems

• Stories about people