Understanding News Reports

What is the primary purpose of a news report?

• To entertain the audience

• To explain a real-life event

• To express personal opinions

• To provide fictional stories

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a news report?

• Headline

• Photo

• Personal anecdotes

• Quotations

Why is it important to use plain language in news reports?

• To confuse the readers

• To ensure clarity and understanding

• To impress the audience with complex vocabulary

• To make the report longer

What should the lead paragraph of a news report include?

• Only the opinions of the reporter

• The four W's: who, what, where, and when

• A detailed analysis of the event

• A summary of the entire report

In a news report, why are quotations from key people included?

• To add personal flair to the article

• To provide factual evidence and different perspectives

• To fill space in the report

• To confuse the readers

How should the paragraphs in a news report be structured?

• Long paragraphs with multiple ideas

• Short paragraphs of one to two sentences

• Randomly arranged without a clear structure

• Only one long paragraph

Which of the following headlines would be considered catchy and effective for a news report?

• "Local School Receives Award"

• "Heartlake Secondary School Wins Community Spirit Award"

• "School Gets Award"

• "Brampton School Awarded"

What is the significance of the place line in a news report?

• It indicates where the reporter is located

• It shows where the incident took place

• It provides the date of the report

• It lists the sources used

After reading a sample lead paragraph, what key information should a reader be able to identify?

• The reporter's opinion on the event

• The emotional impact of the incident

• The factual details of who, what, where, and when

• The history of the location mentioned

When writing your own news report, which of the following should you remember?

• Use complex language to impress readers

• Include all parts of a news report as discussed

• Focus only on your personal experiences

• Avoid using quotations from others