News Article Skills

What is the main idea of the news article?

• Discussing the history of the newspaper

• Analyzing the impact of social media on journalism

• Identifying the central theme or main idea discussed in the news article.

• Summarizing the author's biography

Summarize the key details mentioned in the report.

• Discuss the formatting used in the report.

• List all the authors mentioned in the report.

• Provide a detailed analysis of the report.

• Summarize the main points mentioned in a concise manner.

Why do you think the author wrote this article?

• To inform, educate, or share insights

• To win a bet

• To promote a product

• To confuse the readers

How would you evaluate the credibility of the sources used in the news report?

• Consider factors such as author's expertise, potential bias, publication reputation, supporting evidence, and cross-referencing with other reliable sources.

• Look at the number of likes on social media

• Check the weather forecast for the day

• Ask a friend for their opinion

Compare and contrast the information presented in two different newspaper articles.

• Comparing the font size and color of the articles

• Analyzing the main points, sources, tone, bias, and overall message of each article helps in comparing and contrasting the information presented.

• Contrasting the weather conditions when the articles were published

• Analyzing the number of images included in each article

List three things commonly found in a newspaper report.

• Advertisements

• Editorials

• Headlines, Bylines, Datelines

• Captions

Identify the main idea of the editorial piece.

• Summarize the author's biography instead

• Discuss the publication date of the editorial

• Analyze the grammar and punctuation used in the piece

• Identify the central theme or argument that the author is trying to convey.

Summarize the author's argument in the opinion article.

• The author argues that climate change is a hoax and does not require any action.

• The author argues that renewable energy sources are too expensive and inefficient to be viable.

• The author argues that fossil fuels are the best solution for combating climate change.

• The author argues that renewable energy sources are crucial for combating climate change due to their sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and positive impact on the environment.

Evaluate the bias, if any, in the news article.

• Asking a friend for their opinion

• Analyzing the language, sources, tone, and presentation of the news article can help determine if there is bias.

• Counting the number of images in the article

• Checking the weather forecast for the day

Analyze the use of statistics in the report.

• The statistics in the report were manipulated to fit a predetermined conclusion.

• Statistics were used in the report but were not relevant to the findings.

• The use of statistics in the report helped in providing quantitative insights and supporting the findings with data-driven evidence.

• The report did not use any statistics, relying solely on qualitative analysis.