The purpose of a news broadcast is to clearly communicate truthful, accurate information. It must use formal language, paying careful attention to choice of words and correct grammar. In delivering the report, the newsreader must speak each word separately and clearly, using an appropriate tone of voice and pausing briefl y at punctuation marks.
What I will learn:
how to write a news report, including a
headline, the 5 Ws and quality information
performance tips,
to use correct formal language
including the importance of good posture and a clear voice
The following words often occur in news broadcasts and articles about conflict. Identify the correct meaning from the options given.
1. ambush: 2. atrocity:
a. a surprise attack from a hidden position a. a small battle
stop fighting
3. bombardment: a. heavy firing of bombs from aircraft 4. casualties: 5. ceasefire:
a. injuries b. soldiers 6. civil war: 7. civilian:
a. a war between countries c. a short war
a. a military person
8. conscription: a. an order to join the army c. a request to leave the army
9. convoy: 10. curfew:
11. espionage: 12. evacuate:
13. genocide: 14. infantry: b. a ground attack c. people killed or injured
a. a temporary agreement to stop fighting c. an order to stay indoors
b. the end of war b. a war between people of the same country
b. a spy c. a citizen who is not in the army b. a request to volunteer for the army
a. vehicles travelling in line for safety soldiers
a. foreign travel
c. night-time shelling b. spying
b. a type of truck
a. an order to stay at home for specified hours bombing
a. moving people to safety c. a clean-up operation
a. an army division c. a store of weapons
c. a line of b. a prolonged period of c. special permission b. moving armed forces into an area b. the systematic murder of a specific group of people a. heavily armed troops b. foot soldiers c. soldiers in tanks c. weapons b. a fight b. a cruel, shocking violent act c. a long battle c. an agreement to
