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Journalism Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are several differences between traditional English essays and journalistic stories. Check all the differences we discussed.

a)

English essays are typically longer

b)

Journalism stories get to the point as fast as possible

c)

English writing uses periods

d)

Opinions can be included in English essays, but not journalism stories

2.

In LQTQ format, what does the L stand for?

a)

Letter

b)

Lead

c)

Let's go

d)

Little

3.

In LQTQ format, what does the Q stand for?

a)

Quiz

b)

Question

c)

Quote

d)

Quiet

4.

The first sentence in a news story is called a news...

(a)  

5.

How many paragraphs would this story be?

LQTQTQTQTQTQTQ

a)

14

b)

8

c)

22

d)

5

6.

What is the purpose of including quotes in a news story?

4 lines
7.

What is the purpose of our transition paragraphs? What should be included there?

4 lines
8.

What is the job of a journalist? Check all that apply.

a)

Tell information the public wants and needs to know.

b)

Go beyond the obvious facts.

c)

Let everyone know what they think about the topic.

d)

Dig and research to find what's below the surface.

e)

Interview individuals impacted or knowledgeable about the topic.

9.

A dream Mrs. Daley has is to drive a (a)   to work every day.

10.

How is your day going?

a)

Amazing! It's a great Tuesday.

b)

Pretty good - few complaints.

c)

Ehh, I've got some tough stuff going on.

d)

Absolutely horrible.