Intro to J

What is Journalism?

• Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.

• Journalism is the activity or profession of writing books for public entertainment.

• Journalism is a special hobby that some people take up to increase their writing and interviewing skills.

What is a journalist?

• A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites
• A person who fixes cars
• A person who writes posts on Instagram

• A person who designs buildings

Our school newspaper is called

Journalism is a from of communication

• True

• False

1. verification

• the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

• entire, full, not missing anything out

• just and reasonable behavior

• a breath of fresh air

objectivity

• in the room where it happened

• a lack of bias, judgement or prejudice

• the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

• compassion and consideration for others

There are several differences between traditional English essays and journalistic stories. Check all the differences we discussed.

• English essays are typically longer

• Journalism stories get to the point as fast as possible

• English writing uses periods

• Opinions can be included in English essays, but not journalism stories

How is your day going?

• Amazing! It's a great Tuesday.

• Pretty good - few complaints.

• Ehh, I've got some tough stuff going on.

• Absolutely horrible.

Element of news that includes people or event with which the audience can identify

• Human Interest

• Interview

• Paraphrase

• Reporter

What do you need to avoid when writing a story?

• Clear concise writing
• A lead
• Using second or third person
• Long paragraphs