Understanding Hard News Characteristics

Andrew and Dave, the IB English guys, discuss hard news and journalism, focusing on how to read and analyze news articles. They explain the conventions of hard news, such as timeliness, objectivity, and accuracy. The video includes a case study of a news article about a bushfire in Tasmania, highlighting the importance of visuals and language in informing readers. The presenters emphasize the need for critical thinking and questioning when analyzing news articles, and they conclude with a preview of the next video, which will discuss a student response.

Who are the presenters in the video?

• Sarah and Emily

• Tom and Jerry

• John and Mike

• Andrew and Dave

What is the primary purpose of hard news?

• To entertain

• To advertise

• To inform

• To persuade

What is a key difference between hard news and soft news?

• Soft news is more factual

• Hard news is more entertaining

• Soft news is always objective

• Hard news covers significant events

What should you consider about the source of a hard news article?

• Its popularity

• Its length

• Its credibility

• Its entertainment value

What is the ideal characteristic of a hard news article?

• Humor

• Bias

• Persuasiveness

• Objectivity

What is the purpose of the headline in a news article?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide a summary

• To inform and reflect the article's content

• To entertain the reader

What is the inverted pyramid structure in news articles?

• A structure with no specific order

• A structure where the most important information is at the top

• A structure where the least important information is at the top

• A structure that only includes quotes

What is the significance of the photo gallery in the sample news article?

• To provide unrelated images

• To capture the widespread impact of the fire

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

What is the role of the Google Map in the sample news article?

• To make the text interactive

• To provide historical data

• To entertain the reader

• To show unrelated locations

What emotion does the sample news article aim to evoke at the beginning?

• Comfort

• Joy

• Indifference

• Urgency and concern