Understanding News Stories and Reporting

The video tutorial introduces the concept of news stories, explaining that they are true stories written by journalists. It uses the example of Mary Ann's lemonade stand, which raises money for a friend affected by Hurricane Maria, to illustrate the five W's of news stories: who, what, where, when, and why. The tutorial also discusses the importance of newsworthiness, emphasizing that a story must be interesting to the general public. The video concludes with a reminder of the key elements that make a story newsworthy.

What is the primary role of a journalist?

• To create advertisements

• To write fictional stories

• To collect and present information

• To entertain the public

What type of story is being discussed in the video?

• A fictional story

• A news story

• A fairy tale

• A historical account

Who is the main character in the news story discussed?

• Brian Baxter

• Mary Ann Baxter

• A journalist

• Ricardo

What is the purpose of Mary Ann's lemonade stand this year?

• To save for college

• To travel to Puerto Rico

• To buy new toys

• To help her pen pal Ricardo

Where is Mary Ann's lemonade stand located?

• At a local park

• On Main Street

• On Pine Street in Bartow

• In Puerto Rico

What did Mary Ann learn from her pen pal Ricardo?

• He won a lottery

• He is moving to Florida

• His family lost everything in a hurricane

• He is visiting her soon

When will Mary Ann's lemonade stand operate?

• Sunday afternoon

• Saturday morning

• Friday evening

• Monday morning

What was the amount Mary Ann made from last year's lemonade stand?

• $125

• $75

• $50

• $100

What are the five W's in a news story?

• Who, What, Where, When, Why

• Who, What, Where, How, Why

• Who, What, When, How, Why

• Who, What, Where, When, How

What is the 'who' in Mary Ann's story?

• Hurricane Maria

• The yard sale

• Mary Ann Baxter

• The lemonade stand