The Structure of Broadcast News
PBS NewsHour Extra Student Reporting Labs
Lesson 1.4: The Structure of Broadcast News
Developed by Imani M. Cheers
Standards
Overview
Students learn about elements like an attention-getting headline, a strong lead, the use of quotes and trustworthy facts, a summary and skillful arrangement. Students identify some structural features of broadcast news and then compare and contrast a segment from PBS News Hour, a segment from NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, and a segment from ABC World News with Diane Sawyer.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Advance Preparation
Make copies of Worksheets A for students. Review additional resources for students to watch for extra support.
Engage Interest
Ask: What makes an interesting news story?
Listen to students’ answers as they will vary based on their experiences.
Explore: How is a television news segment structured?
Pass out at least 2 copies of Worksheet A to each student. This worksheet can be passed out the day before as a homework assignment for students and their families. Ask the students to watch a nightly news program and fill out the worksheet. Teachers can also pass out the worksheet in class and play clips from at least 2 of the links below and have students fill out the worksheets after the clips have been viewed.
PBS NewsHour
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
ABC World News with Diane Sawyer
Lesson 1.4: The Structure of Broadcast News
Developed by Imani M. Cheers
Standards
- McRel: Viewing, 9 Students will use viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media.
- ISTE: Media Concepts, 3.0 Students will be able to interpret and evaluate various media presentations within their context.
Overview
Students learn about elements like an attention-getting headline, a strong lead, the use of quotes and trustworthy facts, a summary and skillful arrangement. Students identify some structural features of broadcast news and then compare and contrast a segment from PBS News Hour, a segment from NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, and a segment from ABC World News with Diane Sawyer.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify the structure of a broadcast news segment.
Advance Preparation
Make copies of Worksheets A for students. Review additional resources for students to watch for extra support.
Engage Interest
Ask: What makes an interesting news story?
Listen to students’ answers as they will vary based on their experiences.
Explore: How is a television news segment structured?
Pass out at least 2 copies of Worksheet A to each student. This worksheet can be passed out the day before as a homework assignment for students and their families. Ask the students to watch a nightly news program and fill out the worksheet. Teachers can also pass out the worksheet in class and play clips from at least 2 of the links below and have students fill out the worksheets after the clips have been viewed.
PBS NewsHour
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
ABC World News with Diane Sawyer
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