What is News?

 28/2/23

L/O: to explore the concept and format of news.

Types of news stories:

  • Climate - "Government green heating plan 'seriously failing'"
  • Business - "Amazon UK workers walk out on strike in pay row"
  • Politics - "New Brexit deal restores balance to NI, says Sunak
  • Entertainment - "The Weeknd sets new Spotify listening record"
  • Education - "Thousands of school face fresh teacher strikes 
  • Health - "Pioneering blood tests for bowel cancer patients" 
  • Sport - "Smith left out of England cup as Ford returns"
  • UK 
  • Celebrity
  • Local
  • World
  • Tech
  • Science
  • Human Interest
Fake News


Fake news: False information used to shape your views, options or ideas.

The information is often exaggerated, heavily biased or simply not true.

It is often intentionally misleading.

It can also be known as propaganda.

I think that people write fake news because they want to make money and/or influence people.

You can spot fake news by checking the date, source, biases etc.

Rat poo nuggets found in Texas McDonalds, says victim.

"Man was arrested for clearing snow with a flamethrower."

"Pope Francis shocks world by endorsing Donald Trump as president." 

"Share a certain post of Bill Gates on Facebook and he will send you money."


7/3/23

L/O: to understand what news is and where to find it.


What is News?

-News needs to be something new

-It must mean something to your audience - something they need to know or want to know.

-On BBC News there is a mixture of different sorts of stories depending on the audience

-Anything that interests you or your friends, could be a news story


POSSIBLE STORIES:

Penrice Protests - 

  • Students at Penrice Academy had been due to protest against newly enforced toilet rules on Friday (24 February) when the demonstration got out of hand.
  • The school has now spoken out by condemning the behaviour of some students, while thanking those who attended lessons or wanted to engage in a peaceful protest.
  • Ms Gambier wrote that all sanctions available to the school will be used as required - including permanent exclusion, meaning some will be kicked out for good.
  • At Penrice, pupils reported that tables were flipped and students were seen climbing fences during the protest over its toilet rules - which include pupils only going to the bathroom outside of lesson time, and girls being able to request red card passes when they are on their period.
Whipsiddery Protests -

  • Campaigners have demonstrated against the reinforcement of cliffs with concrete at a Cornwall beauty spot
  • Protesters want the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to withdraw its backing for the work at Whipsiderry beach, near Newquay.
  • Nick Webb, who has been campaigning against the reinforcement works, told BBC News: "There are a lot of people who do not want to see rock armour on the beach, which is a beauty spot 

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L/O: To write an effective news report; to practice interview questions

School Report Ideas:

  • WHAT happened? - Traditional Cornish pasties are now owned by the French. Pasty company Proper Cornish, has been bought by Groupe Boncolac, a French snack supplier that sells to more than 30 countries.
  • WHO was involved? - Proper Cornish boss Chris Pauling said he was confident the group was the right partner to take its business “to the next level”.
  • WHERE did it take place? - France EU + Cornwall
  • WHEN did it happen? - 8 March 2023 ( Approx )
  • WHY did it happen? - In order to take proper cornish "to the next level" according to the boss, Chris Pauling
Facts are the building blocks of news so gather your own facts, figures and statistics and checks them carefully. Make sure you check your facts carefully.

Anchor Introduction ( 20 - 30s ) : 

Good evening, heres the latest news:

Last night a devastating fire erupted at the historical Bodmin Jail leaving part of the building in shambles and 3 in hospital. The fire lasted a shocking 7 hours until it was extinguished.  PC Smith stated that "the cost of building will run into millions" The citizens of Cornwall are in deep mourning over the irreplaceable piece of Cornish history and are hoping it will be restored swiftly. Here is Amelia Sunbum live at the scene.


28/3/23




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