Natasha GCSE Blog

Wednesday 16th March 2022 Lo: to research and write possible stories for BBC young writers  Tips: - do your homework - know your audience  - how are you going to tell your story  - where are your reports going to be/ behind the scenes  - try and find a story that supports people  - read as much as you can and find more knowledge about it  - be confident and be yourself  - enjoy yourself The lead-  what,who,when,where,how, about the event  The body- argument, evidence, story, background details, crucial information The tail- extra information, related items, interesting  Fire related news: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-60720079 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60704666 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-60650273 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-60653404 'dramatic scene'  The lead: Who-  firefighters  what-  around 25 coaches set on fire  when-  10pm on the 11th of March 2022 How- one of the coaches had an electrical faul

Wednesday 2nd March 2022 Lo: to explore the concept and format of news  What are the purposes of news?  - entertainment  - informing people  - to negotiate  - to educate - profit  - influence/persuade  News: - Health                          - entertainment & arts  - Family & education    - Sports   - Science                        - Local  - UK                              - Human interests  - world                          -  Celebrity  - business  - politics  - Tech  Lo: To explore the validity to news stories and their origins  Fake News- False information used to shape your views, opinions or ideas  Fake news:   " Garlic can cure coronavirus" "AOC proposed a motorcycle ban"  "A university banned the use of capital letters to avoid scaring students" "Couple in California name baby with emojis"  "gorilla learns how to knit"  I think people write false information to get views and likes.  Wednesday 9th March 2022 Lo: to unders