1. Reading Comprehension
Looking at newspapers

2. Aims & Objectives Provide a definition of news.
Discuss the differences between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers.
Identify a story from a tabloid newspaper and a broadsheet newspaper.

3. Aims & Objectives Provide a summary for a news story.
Practice a variety of reading techniques.
Demonstrate writing own newspaper article and reflect upon final piece.

4. “News”
In pairs or small groups decide on a definition for the word ‘news’.

5. Definition
“new or important information about recent events”

6. Tabloid Vs Broadsheet What is a tabloid newspaper?
What is a broadsheet newspaper?

7. Tabloid Vs Broadsheet
Tabloid- a smaller newspaper which focuses on less serious content. Tabloid journalism is known for being more sensational and gossipy.

8. Tabloid Vs Broadsheet Characteristics of a tabloid: Informal
Use of puns and alliteration
Exaggeration for effect
Slang
Short, snappy sentences
Colloquial language (chatty)
Mix fact and emotion
Uses biased & emotional language

10. Tabloid Vs Broadsheet
Broadsheet- a much larger newspaper that focuses on serious and major news stories. Known for its more formal nature.

11. Tabloid Vs Broadsheet Characteristics of a broadsheet:
Unbiased and clear language
Focuses on facts and statistics
More complex sentences
Rhetorical questions
Focus on major national and international events

13. Activity In pairs: 1. Read the two news stories provided.
2. Identify which story is from a tabloid newspaper and which is from a broadsheet newspaper.
3. Why?

14. Poem Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
I Keep Six Honest… (‘The Elephant’s Child’)
I keep six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who

15. Activity Individually:
1. Decide between you which article you want to work with.
2. Complete the 5 Ws and a H table in.
3. Use this to help you write a summary of the article in your own words
4. Complete the reading comprehension tasks

16. Activity Write your own newspaper article. Details provided.
Reflect on final piece using the self assessment and reflection form provided.

17. Summary
I am confident with…
I need more practice with…