A news story that is UNBIASED is

A combination of facts and input from sources

Primarily the opinion of the author

A whole bunch of opinions from people who heard something about the event

The lead of a news story

Gives the who, what, where, and sometimes when in a limited number of words

Gives historical context to the reader

Explains the why and how of the event

Describes the scene of the event in detail using robust imagery

What is the primary purpose of journalistic writing?

To describe personal experiences

In journalistic writing, what is a 'beat'?

A specific topic area covered by a journalist

Which of the following best describes an 'op-ed' article?

An opinion piece by a guest writer

What does the term 'inverted pyramid' refer to in journalistic writing?

A style of writing where the most important information is presented first

A method of organizing a newspaper

Which of the following is a common ethical consideration in journalistic writing?

Using anonymous sources without verification

Journalistic Writing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ensuring that both sides of a story are addressed.

Simplicity and Brevity

Precision

Objectivity and Factual

Fairness and Balance

Inverted Pyramid

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It is based on facts, observations, and interviews with expert sources, or those knowledgeable of the issue.

Simplicity and Brevity

Precision

Objectivity and Factual

Fairness and Balance

Inverted Pyramid

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identifies the writer of the article.

byline

headline

captions

columns

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

There should be no slang or abbreviations.

Simplicity and Brevity

Precision

Objectivity and Factual

Fairness and Balance

Inverted Pyramid

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of writing is commonly found in newspapers, magazines, and online articles?

Technical writing

Journalistic writing

Poetic writing

Narrative writing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Writes for magazines or newspapers

Waiter

Journalist

Teller

Social Worker

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does a News Story attempt to answer?

Why and How only

Who, What, and Why only

Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How

When and Where only

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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Journalistic Writing

Ensuring that both sides of a story are addressed.

It is based on facts, observations, and interviews with expert sources, or those knowledgeable of the issue.

Identifies the writer of the article.

There should be no slang or abbreviations.

What type of writing is commonly found in newspapers, magazines, and online articles?

Writes for magazines or newspapers

What does a News Story attempt to answer?

the introduction of an article

A person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc. or who tells people the news on radio or tv.

Which type of story is based on a recent event or occurrence that is relevant to the reader?

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