Ch 11 Sports

Which news value focuses on current events in the sports section?

• Proximity

• Timeliness

• Impact

• Oddity

Why does the sports section matter according to the document?

• It provides financial benefits.

• It highlights the prominence of athletes.

• It focuses on academic achievements.

• It promotes environmental awareness.

Why does the sports section matter in writing?

• It focuses only on sports events.

• It can be a lens to look at issues that impact all students.

• It is only for entertainment purposes.

• It is not relevant to students.

Which of the following is a possible topic covered in sports writing?

• Fashion trends

• Stress

• Cooking recipes

• Travel destinations

Which topic is NOT mentioned as a possible topic in sports writing?

• Nutrition

• Sleep

• Astronomy

• Technology

What are evergreen stories?

• Stories that are only relevant for a short time

• Stories written ahead of time and adaptable

• Stories that cannot be changed once written

• Stories that are only about current events

Which of the following is a possible sports topic for evergreen stories?

• Weather forecasts

• Concussions

• Breaking news

• Political debates

Which of the following should be covered as a sport according to the document?

• Only sports that the staff likes

• All sanctioned school teams

• Sports that are not Olympic events

• Sports without competition

What is the first step in scheduling sports coverage according to the document?

• Create a budget for sports equipment

• Start with a master list of your school’s sports

• Hire coaches for each sport

• Organize a sports day event

What should be made after creating a master list of sports?

• A list of sports equipment

• A master calendar of practices and competitions

• A list of sports rules

• A schedule for sports meetings