Lesson 1: What is news?
Students examine what makes a story newsworthy and the process of making the news on TV, radio or the web.
Lesson 3: Writing a news story
Students write a news script which is clear, concise and correct - the three Cs of journalism.
Lesson 5: Ordering news reports
Students order several reports to make a news programme which appeals to a specific audience. Lesson 2: Finding and gathering the news
Students examine sources and techniques for gathering facts and a balance of opinions, focusing on interviews.
Lesson 4: Assembling the news
Students assemble words and pictures to form a report, editing it in a way which will bring their words to life.
Lesson 6: Broadcasting the news
Students practise reading the news and produce a news programme adhering to a strict deadline.