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WorksheetsABC NEWS JAN 22
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the main reason multiple states declared a state of emergency at the start of the broadcast?
A heat wave across the South
A nationwide power outage
A massive winter storm affecting more than half the country
Flooding along the Mississippi River
Why do you think the broadcast opened with the winter storm rather than political or legal news?
Weather stories are easier to report than political ones
The storm posed an immediate safety risk to a large portion of the audience
Political stories are always saved for the end of the broadcast
The storm was the only story with available video
What was the purpose of repeatedly mentioning the number of Americans affected by the storm?
To compare this storm to previous storms
To emphasize the national scale and seriousness of the event
To explain how weather forecasts are created
To promote emergency services
Which weather danger did officials say could cause widespread power outages?
Heavy rain
Extreme heat
Dangerous ice accumulation
Tornadoes
Why might the newscast include images of empty grocery store shelves and people stocking up?
To encourage viewers to panic-buy
To criticize consumer behavior
To visually show how people are responding to the storm
To advertise grocery stores
Why were ICE agents criticized in the Minneapolis incident discussed in the broadcast?
They detained a teacher during school hours
They stopped a school bus
They detained a 5-year-old child and his father
They searched a school building
How did Vice President JD Vance defend the actions of ICE agents?
He said they were following local police orders
He said they were enforcing new immigration laws
He claimed they were protecting the child
He refused to comment on the incident
What impact might the image of a 5-year-old child being detained have on viewers?
It makes the story easier to understand
It increases emotional response and public concern
It distracts from the legal details
It proves one side is legally correct
What was former special counsel Jack Smith questioned about during the Capitol Hill hearing?
His role in foreign policy decisions
His decision to indict President Trump
His involvement in the Texas power grid investigation
His work as a Supreme Court nominee
Why is Jack Smith’s testimony described as significant “for the first time in public”?
It allows lawmakers to interrupt him
It marks a shift from private legal filings to public accountability
It guarantees the case will be reopened
It ends all investigations related to January 6
What did President Trump say repeatedly regarding a possible deal involving Greenland?
It was already finalized
It would be voted on by Congress
The deal was canceled
We would know more “in two weeks”
Why might the reporter emphasize that there is “nothing in writing” regarding a Greenland deal?
To suggest the deal is illegal
To highlight uncertainty and lack of concrete agreement
To criticize international diplomacy
To imply Denmark supports the plan
What broader issue is raised by the verdict in the Uvalde officer trial?
Whether school shootings are increasing
How courts handle emotional cases
Whether police officers should face criminal charges for decisions made during emergencies
Whether juries understand police training
According to the American Cancer Society report mentioned, which cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under 50?
Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Skin cancer
Why does the newscast include lighter topics like Oscar nominations near the end of the program?
To increase advertising revenue
To reduce the seriousness of earlier stories
To balance heavy news with cultural content and retain viewer engagement
To avoid reporting international news
Why does the broadcast frequently shift from the anchor to correspondents in different cities?
To reduce studio costs
To provide firsthand reporting and regional expertise
To increase screen time for reporters
To avoid showing archived footage
How does the use of on-scene video (snowstorms, protests, police activity) affect the reporting?
It replaces the need for facts
It adds visual evidence and credibility to the stories
It shortens the broadcast
It ensures viewers agree with the reporter
What journalistic purpose does attributing information to specific sources (e.g., “DHS says,” “school officials say”) serve?
It makes the story sound more dramatic
It shows transparency and helps viewers evaluate credibility
It prevents legal responsibility
It shortens the reporting process
Why does the broadcast often use phrases like “authorities say” or “officials tell ABC News”?
To avoid naming people
To indicate information is based on verified reporting
To show uncertainty without responsibility
To make the story more emotional
What is the journalistic value of presenting both emotional elements (victims, families) and factual elements (data, timelines)?
It keeps viewers entertained
It ensures the story is longer
It balances human impact with factual reporting
It replaces the need for expert analysis
Why are weather maps, graphics, and timelines frequently used during the storm coverage?
To make the broadcast more colorful
To simplify complex information and aid understanding
To fill space on the screen
To compete with other networks
How does the placement of stories (breaking news first, lighter stories last) reflect journalistic norms?
It follows audience voting
It reflects editorial judgment about urgency and impact
It ensures equal time for all topics
It avoids controversial topics
Why does the broadcast avoid stating personal opinions about guilt, innocence, or policy decisions?
Because opinions are illegal in journalism
Because reporters may not understand the issues
To maintain objectivity and credibility
To avoid confusing viewers
