Lavanya Agrawal
In newspaper activity, headlines, bylines, and ads, along with practicing the 5W1H method, the following key learnings can be drawn:
Headlines provide a brief summary of the main content of the article. It helps to capture the reader’s attention and convey the essence of the story.
– The byline identifies the author of the article, giving credit and often mentioning their position or location, which can add credibility to the news.
– Ads represent the commercial aspect of newspapers and can help students identify the role of advertising in media, understanding its placement and purpose within the publication.
5w1h method:
– Who: Identifying the people involved in the news or the subject of the article.
– What: Understanding the main event or issue being reported.
– Where: Determining the location or setting of the event.
– When: Knowing the time frame or date of the event.
– Why: Exploring the reasons behind the event or issue.
– How: Learning about the process or method through which the event happened.
3. Critical Thinking:
– Encourages analytical thinking by identifying key details and understanding the context of the news.
– It teaches how to discern between factual reporting and opinion, a crucial skill for media literacy.
4. Awareness of Media Influence:
– By exploring advertisements, students can see how marketing messages are tailored and how they influence readers alongside news content.
This exercise ultimately helps develop both reading comprehension and media literacy, crucial for understanding how information is presented and consumed in modern media.
Number of advertisement in newspaper
Newspaper 1 – Govt.- 7pvt.-10
Newspaper 2 – govt.- 2 pvt. -7
Newspaper 3 – govt. – 6 pvt.- 9
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