WorksheetsHow the News Media Works
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the MAIN purpose of this article?
To explain the history of news media.
To describe the different types of news media.
To evaluate the reliability of news media.
To argue for the importance of online news sources.
Which statement is TRUE about local news outlets?
They focus on national and international issues.
They are usually owned by large media companies.
They rarely report on community events.
They often have the same content as national news organizations.
Which step comes FIRST in the process of writing a news story?
Pitching the story idea to the editor.
Collecting information and interviewing people.
Reviewing the completed story for clarity and accuracy.
Coming up with an interesting story idea.
According to the article, what is one reason why some people find news to be unreliable?
There are too many different news sources available.
Reporters rarely attend events or search for information.
News stories can be biased or unfair.
Newspapers are full of boring articles about politics.
What is one way that news organizations try to avoid bias?
They only choose to publish stories about popular topics.
They hire reporters who share the same political views.
They employ editors to check facts and review stories.
They focus on reporting events with dramatic visuals.
How can readers ensure they are getting accurate information from the news?
They should only read news from websites they already trust.
They should avoid reading about controversial topics altogether.
They can cross-check facts with other sources and websites.
They should rely on the opinions of news anchors and reporters.
What effect has the internet had on the definition of 'news media'?
It has made news sources more reliable and objective.
It has limited the availability of different news perspectives.
It has broadened the range and accessibility of news sources.
It has made it easier for reporters to control the flow of information.
What is the primary way that reporters keep the public informed about government activities?
By writing editorials expressing their personal opinions.
By attending political rallies and protests.
By investigating and reporting on government policies and actions.
By interviewing celebrities and public figures.
Why do people rely on news media to help them make decisions about voting?
News organizations tell people who to vote for.
News stories provide information about candidates and their policies.
Reporters can predict the outcome of elections with high accuracy.
News media plays no role in the voting process.
Which statement best summarizes the author's opinion about news media?
News media is often biased and untrustworthy.
News media should be controlled by the government.
News media plays a vital role in a healthy democracy.
News media is too focused on sensational stories.
