There are two main types of newspapers. Broadsheets directly report the news without emotion or commentary.
Tabloids report the news along with the writer’s own viewpoint. These commentaries are intended to entertain the readers. Broadsheets
Tabloids
Investigate
Work in groups to research one of the following newspapers: The Irish Times The Irish Sun
The Irish Independent The Sunday World
The Financial Times Irish Daily Star
Try to fi nd the following information: Is it a broadsheet or a tabloid newspaper? On average, how many copies are sold each day/week? What is the latest front page headline in your chosen newspaper? What is the focus of your newspaper, to entertain or to inform?