Breaking News Project Info
In groups of 3 you will need to create a breaking news project and presentation. Your project will be presented in class during the week of 3/2 to 7/2.
You will turn into me a copy of your script that will be graded along with your oral presentation.
What is breaking news?
It is important information that is so pertenant that it interrupts regular programs.
ex. terrorist attacks, natural disasters, kidnappings, assasinations etc.
Regular News:
Broadcasted 3 times daily:
Morning: 6-9am
Midday: Noon-1 pm
Evening: 6-8 pm
The news has three main characters:
News Anchor: Greets viewers, summarizes the program and main headlines, introduces stories and basic details, closes program.
On Site Reporter/Journalist: Gives more details and information about the story, is where the action is taking place, interviezs the eyewitness or expert.
Eyewitness/Expert: Gives personal information, opinion and or scientific details about the story. This person is often relatable to the general public.
Helpful Vocabulary:
live : en direct
this can not be confirmed, but...
this just in...
we are going in the field with (journalist's name)
Now back to the studio
Back to you (news anchor's name)
We have just received word that...
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