Wormbins

Class video and digital resources


Writing Homework Week 9

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>

 

Writing Homework Week 6

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.

Writing Homework Week 4

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.

 

 

Discussing The News

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.