This Just In!

What is one of the learning objectives related to breaking news?

• Define breaking news and understand why individuals and news outlets want to be first to report a story.

• Discuss the financial aspects of news reporting.

• Explain the technical process of broadcasting news.

• Describe the history of news reporting.

What should students do when analyzing breaking news alerts?

• Share the news alerts on social media.

• Analyze breaking news alerts to identify clues of false or incomplete information.

• Ignore all breaking news alerts.

• Focus on the graphics and presentation of the news alerts.

What is the third learning objective regarding breaking news alerts?

• Create a detailed report on a breaking news event.

• Reflect on the consequences of reacting right away to breaking news alerts.

• Learn how to write breaking news alerts.

• Study the impact of breaking news on stock markets.

What does the term "Breaking news" refer to?

• News that interrupts regular programming

• Information being reported about an event that has just happened or is currently occurring

• A detailed analysis of recent events

• Scheduled programming of news at the end of the day

Sort the benefits of being the first to "break" news into whether they are benefits for individuals or news outlets.

Groups:

(a) Individuals

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(b) News Outlets

• • Be well-known or famous

• • Excitement of the moment; being in the know

• • A reporter wanting to be promoted or gain recognition

• • Make more money because of higher ratings/more advertisers

• • Gain more followers, "likes," and shares

• • Be viewed as important or more knowledgeable

• • Have more viewers/readers

What does the term "24/7 News Cycle" refer to?

• A) A weekly news program that airs for 24 hours

• B) A news report that is updated every 7 days

• C) A 24-hour, seven-day-a-week continuous news coverage

• D) A type of bicycle used by news reporters

What is the reason given by Sam T for the possible introduction of an admission fee to the skatepark?

• The city wants to discourage skating.

• The skatepark is being relocated.

• The skateparks cost a lot to maintain.

• The park will offer new facilities.

According to the Metro News article, what action is the Common Sense City Council reportedly taking regarding the skatepark?

• Planning to expand the skatepark.

• Holding secret meetings to close the skatepark.

• Organizing a public event at the skatepark.

• Building a new skatepark in the city.

What previous issue does the My Rights tweet refer to when discussing the skatepark closure?

• The closure of a swimming pool.

• The vote against a downtown rock climbing wall.

• The opening of a new gym.

• The construction of a bike lane.

What does Alert No. 1 suggest about the news on the skatepark closure?

• The skatepark closure is permanent and no further information will be provided.

• The story is complete and officials have provided all necessary comments.

• There is likely more information to come about the skatepark closure.

• The skatepark closure is not important and should be ignored.