Understanding News Writing

Understanding News Writing

10th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding News Writing

Understanding News Writing

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Taylor Mersmann

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for participating in the UIL journalism contest?

To enjoy the virtual student activities conference

To learn about news writing virtually

To win scholarships and advance to higher levels

To meet famous people

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean when a news story is described as 'objective'?

It focuses on one side of the story

It is fair and balanced, representing both sides

It is based on the writer's opinion

It includes a lot of descriptive language

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'inverted pyramid' style in news writing?

Focusing only on the facts

Beginning with the most important information and narrowing down

Writing in chronological order

Starting with the least important information

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the lead important in a news story?

It lists all the sources used in the story

It provides the newest, most important information

It summarizes the entire story in detail

It contains the writer's contact information

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is not recommended when writing a lead for a news story?

Including the word 'League Town' unless necessary

Using a quote from a famous person if relevant

Focusing on the most important information

Starting with a date or location

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should a direct quote in a news story do?

Introduce new topics not covered in the story

Only include opinions from famous people

Provide more details and expand on the transition

Repeat the transition before it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'fact transition' in news writing?

A transition that introduces an opinion

A transition that contradicts the previous paragraph

A transition based on a direct quote from a source

A transition that presents a fact without needing attribution

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