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Write what you think of News Reports. Write at least two sentences about each type of news report telling either good and or bad points.

• Television News
• Radio News
• Online articles
• The Leader
• Other Newspapers
• Weekly or Monthly Magazines
• BTN News

Take the News News News survey  so we can find out what the class thinks of each type of news report.

<a href=”http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HlckV74QRTWl_2bzOrRyygiw_3d_3d”>Click Here to take survey</a>

This week you will need to read a magazine article and explain the content of the article. You ay choose your article from any magazine eg Wheels, Womans Day, Who, Surfing,  Wrestling, Dirt Bikes, Science Magazine, Readers Digest. There is no need to buy a new magazine it may be an old issue but as long as it is something that interests you.

• Where and when did this article appear?
• Why did you select this article?
• What was the article about?
• Was the information clear and easy to read? Explain your answer.
• What was the purpose of the report?
• Who do you think would find this information valuable? Why?

Keep a copy of your homework this week as you will also present this information to the class in an oral report during week 9.
Be Prepared!

You will need to interview someone about a current issue.

• Decide what the current issue is and where you have read about it.
• Write a series of questions (about 4) that you will ask.
• Decide on who will be interviewed. ( gran, mum, older brother, neighbour)
• Then interview that person
• Write up your interview as a comment under this post

Make sure you write questions and answers on separate line.
Write your opinion on the issue at the end of your interview

You will need to read an online article, go to the abc news site or another news site of your choice. Browse the current topics and select one to read. This type of news item is very up to date it is published instantly and is the most current form of news.  Write a report on this article. Remember to use the guidelines we have talked about. Remember what the item is all about  has to be clear to someone who has not heard the news yet.

Write an article for Wormbins News.
Choose your topic eg: Tree Planting, Gardening, Our Excursion, Movie Making, Country Fair Day, Bay Fair
Then write about this topic, remember to have a strong introduction and  try to think about the 5 W’s and finish with your opinion.

• What?
• When?
• Where?
• Who?
• Why?

Try to post your article by Friday 22nd August.

This week you will need to read a newspaper article. Read an article in the sports section of the leader on Tuesday 12th August or another current newspaper and write a report on a sports article. It may be a good week to report on an Olympic sport that has been in the paper.

In your report remember to state:

• Headline
• What happened?
• Where did it happen?
• Who was involved?
• Other important information
• How you felt about what has been stated in the article.

Please try to post your homework before or on Friday 15th.

This week you will need to read a newspaper article. You may select any item of interest from the Leader on Tuesday the 5th August and explain the content of the article. In your report remember to state:

• Headline
• What happened?
• Where did it happen?
• Who was involved?
• What was the purpose of the report?
• Comment on how the issue was reported?
• Is this about a new issue or is it more information on an old issue?

Listen and watch the news on either Monday or Tuesday night then write a report on a news item you have selected.  Remember to follow the outline below:

• Headline
• What happened?
• Where did it happen?
• Who was involved?
• What was the purpose of the report?
• Comment on how the issue was reported?
• Is this about a new issue or is it more information on an old issue?

Remember to keep your comments to under two paragraphs.  Write your report on the news in a comment at the bottom of this post.

This term as part of your homework you will be watching, reading and reporting on the news.  Each week you will have a different task.  Each week I’ll post a task for you to investigate and report on.  You will write your reports as a comment after my homework post.

Guidelines

• Only use your first name.
• Keep your comments to under 2 paragraphs – quality not quantity.
• You can comment on other peoples news as much as you like.  If you’re writing a response to someone else’s post then mention their first name in your comment.
• You can provide links to other information you find on the web.