Universal News Drivers Quiz

What are Universal News Drivers?

• Categories for big news stories

• Types of vehicles

• Famous journalists

• News websites

Which news driver involves stories about long-standing wars or disease outbreaks?

• Prominence

• Importance

• Human interest

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

What does the news driver "Prominence" involve?

• Everyday people

• Public figures

• Natural disasters

• Scientific discoveries

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which news driver includes stories that are heart-warming and relatable?

• Conflict

• Importance

• Human interest

• Prominence

What kind of stories does the "Human interest" driver focus on?

• Political scandals

• Everyday people's stories

• Economic reports

• Sports events

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which news driver is likely to cover a celebrity's actions?

• Conflict

• Human interest

• Prominence

• Importance

What does the "Conflict" news driver often involve?

• Peace treaties

• Clashes and disagreements

• New inventions

• Weather forecasts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why might a story about a disease outbreak be considered important?

• It is entertaining

• It has a direct impact on lives

• It is humorous

• It is rare

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.2

What draws the audience to stories involving "Prominence"?

• The rarity of the event

• The involvement of public figures

• The humor in the story

• The scientific data

What type of story involves an important or interesting change in society?

• Proximity

• Change

• Timeliness

• Unusualness

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9