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Front Page news

Table of Contents

What’s on the Front Page? 4

A Great Front Page has A Great Headline 5

Create A Front Page Story 6

Prime Minister Lost at Sea – December 18, 1967 8

Man on the Moon – July 22, 1969 10

It’s Time! December 4, 1972 12

Cyclone Tracy – December 25, 1974 14

From Ayers Rock to Uluru – October 26-27, 1985 16

Bicentennial – January 26, 1988 18

Mandela is Free – February 12, 1990 20

The Death of Diana – September 1, 1997 22

A New Millennium – January 1, 2000 24

The Sydney Olympics – September 15, 2000 26

9/11 – September 12, 2001 28

The War on Iraq – March 21, 2003 30

Looking at the Front Page – Blurbs, Breakouts and Graphics 31

Looking at the Front Page – Photos 33

Looking at the Front Page – The Main Story 35

Looking at the Front Page – Choosing the News 37

Predicting the future 39

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What’s on the Front Page?

The stories that are the most NEWSWORTHY are chosen to be on the front page.

Here is a list of questions that help editors to decide what makes a story or event ‘newsworthy’:TIMELINESS – is it about events that are happening right now, or news that is of interest to readers

right now?

UNIQUENESS – is it about very unusual events or situations?

IMPACT – is it about news that will affect a large number of readers?

PROMINENCE – does it show well-known people or groups of people?

SUSPENSE – is it about events, such as disasters, where the outcome is not known?

CONFLICT – is it about people or groups opposing a situation or other groups of people?

EMOTIONS – is it about or will it create strong feelings such as love, hate, fear, jealousy, horror, pity?

IMPORTANCE – is it about something important to the reader’s life, family, education, health, or well-being?

Choose front page stories in your supplement that you think fit each question. Write the story headlines in the boxes provided.

Discuss your choices with your class.

Timeliness

Uniqueness

Impact

Prominence

Suspense

Conflict

Emotions

Importance


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A Great Front Page has A Great Headline

A headline always:

• grabstheattentionofthereader

• containsaverb

• iseightwordsorless

Think about the things that you did last weekend. List the THREE most interesting things that happened. Next to each event, write a sentence explaining why you chose it.

MOST interesting event:

I chose this because:

SECOND most interesting event:


THIRD most interesting event (or maybe the LEAST interesting thing that you did!):


Write headlines for each event. Remember that your purpose is to make someone else want to know more

about the event. Grab their attention!

Headline 1:

Headline 2:

Headline 3:


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Create A Front Page Story

Write a front page news story about the most interesting event.

Do you know how to write a news story?

• Peopleoftendon’thavealotoftimetoreadthenewspapersoit’simportanttogivethemtheinformation you want. Don’t write a long story.

• Don’tforgettouseapictureorgraphicofsomekind.

• Makesureyourheadlinereallygetsyourreader’sattention.Youwanttomakethemreadyourstoryand see how important it is. Look at headlines in The Australian and find some examples and give you ideas.

• Journalistsalwaysmakesurethattheyaskpeoplequestionsabouttheeventandtheyincludewhatthese people have said in the story. This will make your story much more interesting.

• WriteabouttheMOSTimportantthingsfirstandtheleastimportantthingslast.

Use this pyramid to plan your story.

Most Important

point

Next most important point

Least important point


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Create your front page in this space.


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Prime Minister Lost at Sea – December 18, 1967

Imagine that you are the photo editor of this front page.

Explain the reasons why you chose the TWO photos that are on this front page:

Main Photo:

Smaller Photo:


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Who Was Harold Holt?

Use the weblinks below to find out more about Harold Holt and his disappearance.

http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A140546b.htm

http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5557/holt.html

http://sunday.ninemsn.com.au/sunday/investigative/case5.asp

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22760801-2862,00.html

http://dl.filmaust.com.au/module/1140/

1. Create a timeline of the important events in his life and career.

2. You have read about different theories about his disappearance. Based on your research, what do you think happened to Harold Holt? Give at least TWO reasons for your answer.


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Man on the Moon – July 22, 1969

In 2002, a TV documentary claimed that the moon landing never really happened.

Use the following weblinks to find out more about these claims:

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast23feb_2.htm

http://www.redzero.demon.co.uk/moonhoax/

http://www.badastronomy.com/bad/tv/foxapollo.html

Use the information that you have found to write a Letter to the Editor of The Australian explaining your opinion on this debate.

Before you write your letter, take notes on TWO of the websites using these questions:

Website ONE: 1. What information does this site give me about the moon landing?

2. Does this site argue that the moon landing DID or DID NOT happen?

3. TWO points on this site that helped me to answer Question 2 are:

i.

ii.

Website TWO: 1. What information does this site give me about the moon landing?

2. Does this site argue that the moon landing DID or DID NOT happen?

3. TWO points on this site that helped me to answer Question 2 are:

i.

ii.


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Here is a guide to help you write your letter. Some paragraph starters have been included, if you want to use them.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Some people claim that the 1969 Moon landing did not really happen. I believe that

My first reason for having this opinion is

Another reason is

Yours Sincerely

When you have finished writing your letter, complete this checklist:

1. Do you have an opinion or a point of view in your letter? YES / NO

2. Is your point of view clearly explained at the start of your letter? YES / NO

3. Have you given at least TWO reasons to back up your point of view? YES / NO

4. Is there a clear beginning, middle and end? YES / NO

5. Do you think your letter is interesting? YES / NO

6. Have you checked your spelling? YES / NO


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It’s Time! December 4, 1972

This front page is unusual because it includes an editorial as well as news stories.

Write down the headline of the article on the front page that you think is the editorial.

Why did you choose this article?

Look at a recent copy of The Australian. Where do you usually find the editorial?

Why do you think the editorial was placed on the front page of December 4, 1972?

Does the editorial support the Whitlam government?

List FOUR words or phrases that helped you to decide your answer.

YES / NO


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On November 11, 1975, the Whitlam Government was dismissed, or removed from power.

Use the following weblinks to find out more about this event.

http://whitlamdismissal.com/overview/

http://www.guardian.co.uk/australia/story/0,12070,727878,00.html

http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2005/s1499063.htm

Using the information that you have found, complete the following activity:

Gough Whitlam

Malcolm Fraser

I should not have been dismissed because…

Whitlam should have been dismissed because…


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Cyclone Tracy – December 25, 1974

Locate the Oral History page in The Northern Territory Government’s Cyclone Tracy Website:

http://www.ntlib.nt.gov.au/tracy/advanced/oral/Index.html

and a webpage about people’s experiences during Cyclone Tracy:

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/rewind/txt/s1233697.htm

What do people remember about the cyclone? Use the information that you have found to complete the boxes below

During the cyclone – what did they see or hear?

How did they try to protect themselves?

How did the cyclone affect them or their family?

What did they do after the cyclone?


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Locate the Bureau of Meteorology Cyclone Information webpage:

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/cyclone/about/tc-checklist.shtml

Use this information to create an information poster to help people living in cyclone areas to know what to do if a cyclone happens.

Use the following steps to plan your poster:

1. Decide what the message of your poster will be. Write the message in sentences:

2. Use the space below to plan or do a rough drawing of your poster.


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From Ayers Rock to Uluru – October 26-27, 1985

The front page for October 26-27 shows a debate about who the traditional owners of Uluru were. It is now agreed that the Mutiljulu are the traditional owners of Uluru.

Read the arguments on the front page of October 26-7, 1985. List the arguments that support the Mutujilu in the space below:


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2005 was the twentieth anniversary of the handover of Uluru to it’s traditional owners.

Locate the following webpage about the anniversary from the SBS program ‘Living Black’:

http://www20.sbs.com.au/news/livingblack/index.php?action=proginfo&id=278

This webpage describes what happened during the handover ceremony. Use this information to create a new front page for The Australian for October 28, 1985. The purpose of your front page is to describe the ceremony and why this is an important and special event.

LookatthefrontpagesofspecialeventssuchastheBicentennialandJanuary1,2000togiveyousomeideas for your new front page.

Your front page should include:

Headline Write some ideas for your headline here.

PicturesWhat types of photos or other kinds of graphics could you use?

Descriptions of eventsTake notes on the events here.

Interviews or comment

What do people say on the webpage about the ceremony?


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Bicentennial – January 26, 1988

View the three film clips showing how different groups of Australians celebrated the Bicentennial on The Australian Screen website:

http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/australia-daze/

LookcarefullyatthefrontpageforJanuary26,1988.Thereisaheading“Inside:aDayinthelifeofAustralia’. Use the information from the clips that you have viewed to create the feature story that goes with the heading. Your story should be about the different events that took place on Australia Day 1988 and what different groups of Australians thought about the Bicentennial. Don’t forget to draw or find plenty of pictures to include in your story.

Firstly, gather your information:

Clip 1 – Italian Australians

Clip 2 – World’s Oldest Living Culture

Clip 3 – Australia’s Bicentennial Celebrations


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Use this space to create your story.


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Mandela is Free – February 12, 1990

Who is Nelson Mandela?

Gather information about Nelson Mandela and take notes under the following headings.

Date of birth:

Placeofbirth:

Main events of life/career:

Achievements:


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Use your notes to create a storyboard for a documentary based on the life of Nelson Mandela in the space below.


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The Death of Diana – September 1, 1997

WhywasthedeathofDiana,PrincessofWalesabignewsstory?

Discuss this question with your class and write down people’s ideas (as well as your own) in this space.

Why is she still newsworthy today?Discuss this question with your class and write down people’s ideas (as well as your own) in this space.


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DesignamemorialFrontPageforDiana,PrincessofWales.YourmemorialFrontPageshouldshowpeoplesomething important about her life and why she should be remembered. Don’t forget to spend some time researching Diana’s life and work to give you ideas.

DesignyourmemorialFrontPageinthisspace.

WriteanexplanationofyourmemorialFrontPageinthisspace–whydidyouchoosethisdesign?


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A New Millennium – January 1, 2000

NewYear’sEve1999was,formanypeopleaveryspecialcelebration.Peoplearoundtheworldcelebrate New Year’s Eve in different ways and sometimes at different times. Find out about these New Year celebrations.

CELEBRATION WHO CELEBRATES THIS? WHEN IS THIS CELEBRATED?

Tan

Nos Galan

Spring Festival

Nouruz

Tet Nguryen Dan

Ano Nuevo

Rosh Hashanah

Shougatsu

Hogmanay

Chaul Chnam Thmey

Sylvesterabend

Diwali


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ChooseONEoftheNewYearCelebrationsonpage24.CreateaPartyPacktocelebrateatraditionalNew Year for that culture.

Your Party Pack should include:

• Alistofeventsthatwillhappen.

• Amenuofspecialortraditionalfoods/drinks.

• Aninvitationthatreflectsthekindofcelebrationthatwillbehappeningandletsyourguestsknowwhat to wear.

Use the planning guide below to get started.

The New Year celebration I have chosen is:

Which comes from:

What events happen during the celebration?

List at least 2 special foods that are eaten.

Are special clothes worn? If so, what are they?

Use this space to plan your invitation.


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The Sydney Olympics – September 15, 2000

What do you know about the Sydney Olympics?

Locate the official website of the International Olympic Committee and Sydney 2000 and answer the questions below about the Sydney Olympics.

http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=1&OLGY=2000

http://www.gamesinfo.com.au/

How many athletes took part in the Sydney Olympics?

What did Birjit Fischer achieve in Sydney?

How did Steven Redgrave make history during the Sydney Olympics?

How many countries sent teams to Sydney?

How many volunteers took part?

How many people in the media covered the Olympics?

How many people took part in the torch relay?

Where was the Olympic torch lit?

Why was it lit in this place?

THREE sports were part of official Olympic competition for the first time in Sydney. What were they?

1.

2.

3.


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UsetheinformationthatyouhavefoundtocreateawebpageorPowerpointpresentationontheSydneyOlympics for primary school students.

Use the spaces below to plan your work.


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9/11 – September 12, 2001

Heroes of September 11

When the World Trade Centre was attacked, hundreds of police, firefighters, ambulance officers and other emergency workers rushed to the scene. 442 of these people died. Many others worked hard to clear the site after the collapse and to find victims.

Locatethewebsite:Heroesof9/11:thePhotos

http://www.fema.gov/kids/nse/photo_911.htm

Discuss with your class: What makes a hero?

Write down the qualities that you think make a person heroic.

Do you think that everyday people can be heroic? How?

Choose TWO of the photos on the website that could be used for a feature story on Heroes of September 11. Write a caption for each photo and the reasons why you chose each photo.

Photo One

My caption:

I chose this photo because:

Photo Two

My caption:

I chose this photo because:


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Rebuilding on the site of the World Trade Centre has been a controversial issue.

Some people do not think that anything should be built except for a memorial to those people who died. Others believe that the site must be rebuilt.

Think about the arguments FOR and AGAINST rebuilding at Ground Zero. Discuss these with your class and write them in the spaces below:

Rebuilding on the site is underway. Find out what will be built at Ground Zero by following this link:

http://www.renewnyc.com/ThePlan/memorial.asp

When you visit this website, find the link to the Museum and Memorial. There is a slideshow that shows you the Memorial that will be built.

Look at the slideshow. Some people have the criticised it while others think that it will be a fitting or good memorial.

Who do you agree with? Give specific reasons for your response.

FOR NEW BUILDINGS AGAINST NEW BUILDINGS


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The War on Iraq – March 21, 2003

Debate: Should Australia withdraw troops from Iraq?

AftertheNovember24,2007FederalElection,newPrimeMinisterKevinRuddsaidthathewouldkeephis promise to take Australian troops out of Iraq.

What do you think about this?

Ask other people what they think about this. Use the Internet to find out what the arguments are for and against war in Iraq.

Complete the following mindmaps based on your research.

FOR

AGAINST


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Looking at the Front Page – Blurbs, Breakouts and Graphics

TheFrontPagecontainmorethanjustnewsstoriesandphotos.

TheMastheadisthenameofthenewspaperthatappearsatthetopofthefrontpage.Pasteorcopy The Australian’s masthead into this space.

List THREE pieces of information that the Masthead contains:

1.

2.

3.

A Blurb can appear just below the masthead. This gives information about other stories inside the newspaper.PasteorcopytheblurbfromacopyofThe Australian here:

Name THREE features or parts of the Blurb. Next to each feature, explain why it is part of the blurb:

1 . One feature of a blurb is:

The purpose of this feature is:

2. Another feature of a blurb is:


3. Another feature of a blurb is:


Explain why it is important to include the blurb on the front page:


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A Breakout is a small item that gives extra information about a story.

Find a breakout on the front page of a copy of The Australian.Pasteorcopyithere.

Find a story on the front page that does NOT have a breakout. Create one for this story. Look through your copy of The Australian for different examples of breakouts to give you ideas.

Design your breakout here:


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Looking at the Front Page – Photos

Everything in a newspaper is there because someone has chosen it or made the decision for it to be there. These choices include:

1. What stories are reported.

2. How the story is reported.

3. How long or short the story will be.

4. Where the story will placed in The Australian.

5. What (if any) photos will be printed with the story.

6. How large or small the photo will be.

ThechoicesaboutphotoshavealottodowiththePURPOSEofthephoto–inotherwordswhyisthephotothere? Here are four words which describe the different purposes of photographs in The Australian. Write the meaning of each word in the lines below. Find a photo in The Australian that matches the purpose.

• inform

• entertain

• persuade

• express


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Look at today’s front page photo in your copy of The Australian. Don’t worry about the headline or the story–justlookatandthinkaboutthephoto.

What is the photo telling you about today’s front page event or issue. (Remember DONT read the story)

ImaginethatyouarethePictorialEditorofThe Australian. Explain why you chose this photo for the front page. Use details from the photo and the story to support your arguments.


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Looking at the Front Page – The Main Story

The main story appears above the fold on the front page.

Write down THREE things about this news story that shows you that it is the main story of the day:

1.

2.

3.

The basic parts of a news story are that it tells you who, what, when, where, why and how.

Read the main story of today’s paper and complete this table.

HEADLINE:

WHO?

WHAT?

WHEN ?

WHERE?

WHY?

HOW?


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Read one of the smaller news stories on the front page. Rewrite the story, including the headline, to make it the main story of the day. Include a suggestion or sketch of a photo.

Headline:


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Looking at the Front Page – Choosing the News

News Conference

What goes on the front page of a newspaper is decided in a series of news conferences or meetings throughout the day. These meetings decide what will be reported in the paper and where each story will be placed. These decisions are made on the news value of each story.

Using a copy of The Australian, choose what you think are the THREE most important stories reported on that day. Give a reason for your choice.

1. Story:

I think this is the most important story because:

2. Story:

I think this is the second most important story because:

3. Story:

I think this is the third most important story because:

Class or pair discussion: Who chooses what’s important in the news? What do these choices reflect or show us about the newspaper?


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Read pages 2 and 3 of your copy of The Australian. Choose THREE stories in this part of the paper.

Explain why you think each story was NOT chosen to be on the front page.

Story One:

Headline:

This is NOT a front page story because:

Story Two:

Headline:


Story Three:

Headline:


Is there a story in this part of the paper that you think SHOULD have been placed on the front page?

Headline:

This is SHOULD HAVE BEEN a front page story because:


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Predicting the future

Guess what will be on the front page of The Australian tomorrow. To find out what the top stories of the day are go to www.theaustralian.news.com.au to help you make your prediction.

Design your front page here.


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