What is News?
Wednesday 2nd March 2022 To explore the concept and format of news What is the purpose of News? - To educate and inform readers - I nformation about the world - Weather - Awareness - Entertainment - To make a profit Different types of news - War - Corona Virus - Climate Change - World - Politics - Health - Business - Science - Family & Education - Entertainment & Arts - Local - Celebrity - Tech - Human interest This would be under 'health' news This would be under 'sport' news This would be under 'world' news To explore the validity to news stories and their origins Fake News: False information used to shape your views, opinions or ideas. Examples of fake news: - People write fake news to spread lies and make money. Wednesday 9th March 2022 To understand what news is and where to find it What are the key ingredients to good news story? A lot of information Something that surprises the audience Accuracy Based on facts Straight to th