
Journalism Terms
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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6 Slides • 5 Questions
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Journalism Vocabulary 1
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Headline
The title or heading of a news article that summarizes its main point.
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Byline
The name of the author of a news article, usually located at the beginning or end of an article.
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Lead
The opening paragraph or sentences of a news article that provide the most important information.
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Source
A person, place, or document from which information is obtained for a news story.
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Quote
The exact words spoken by someone and reported in a news article.
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Multiple Choice
What is a headline in journalism?
The name of the author
The opening paragraph
The title or heading of a news article
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Multiple Choice
Where is the byline typically located in an article?
In the lead paragraph
At the beginning or end of the article
At the end of the article
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Multiple Choice
What does the lead paragraph of a news article provide?
The most important information
The author's opinion
Detailed background information
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Multiple Choice
What does the word source mean in journalism?
The exact words spoken by someone
A person, place, or document providing information for a news story
The location and date
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Open Ended
Imagine you are reading a newspaper. Can you explain how the headline, byline, lead, source, and quotes all work together to help you understand what the news article is about? (2-3 sentences). Give examples if you can!
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