Introduction to Journalism
An introductory worksheet for 6th graders on the basics of journalism, covering news elements, types of articles, and ethical considerations.
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Introduction to Journalism
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions require you to write short responses, while others are multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank.
What is Journalism?
Journalism is all about finding and sharing news and information with the public. Journalists are like detectives who investigate stories, interview people, and gather facts to create articles, reports, or broadcasts. Their main goal is to inform people about what's happening in their community, country, and the world. Good journalists always try to be fair, accurate, and truthful in their reporting. They ask the 'who, what, when, where, why, and how' of a story to make sure they get all the important details.
1. What is the main goal of journalism?
To entertain people with fictional stories
To inform the public about current events
To convince people to buy certain products
To share personal opinions without facts
2. Which of the following is NOT a quality of good journalism?
Fairness
Accuracy
Bias
Truthfulness
3. Journalists often ask the 'who, what, when, where, why, and ' of a story.
4. A journalist's job is to people about what is happening in the world.
5. Journalists should only report on stories they personally agree with.
True
False
6. Gathering facts and interviewing people are important steps in journalism.
True
False
7. Imagine you are a journalist reporting on a school event. What are three important questions you would ask to get all the necessary information for your story?