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WorksheetsJournalism Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
There are several differences between traditional English essays and journalistic stories. Check all the differences we discussed.
English essays are typically longer
Journalism stories get to the point as fast as possible
English writing uses periods
Opinions can be included in English essays, but not journalism stories
In LQTQ format, what does the L stand for?
Letter
Lead
Let's go
Little
In LQTQ format, what does the Q stand for?
Quiz
Question
Quote
Quiet
The first sentence in a news story is called a news...
(a)
How many paragraphs would this story be?
LQTQTQTQTQTQTQ
14
8
22
5
What is the purpose of including quotes in a news story?
What is the purpose of our transition paragraphs? What should be included there?
What is the job of a journalist? Check all that apply.
Tell information the public wants and needs to know.
Go beyond the obvious facts.
Let everyone know what they think about the topic.
Dig and research to find what's below the surface.
Interview individuals impacted or knowledgeable about the topic.
A dream Mrs. Daley has is to drive a (a) to work every day.
How is your day going?
Amazing! It's a great Tuesday.
Pretty good - few complaints.
Ehh, I've got some tough stuff going on.
Absolutely horrible.
