journalistic texts

• What is the primary aim of journalistic text?

  To report current events and inform the public
• What are the main characteristics of journalistic text?

  • Factual and Objective
  • Accurate
  • Unbiased
  • Supported by evidence
  • Clear and Concise
  • Simple language
  • Straightforward structure
  • Timely and Relevant
  • Focuses on current events and issues
• What does it mean for journalistic text to be factual and objective?

  It must be accurate, unbiased, and supported by evidence
• Why is clear and concise language important in journalistic text?

  It ensures straightforward communication of information
• What does timely and relevant journalistic text focus on?

  Current events and issues
• What are the main components of journalistic text content?

  • Title or Headline
  • Author or Byline
  • Inverted Pyramid Structure:

  1. Lead – Most vital details (What? When? Who? Where? Why or How?)
  2. Body – Additional details, context, and quotes
  3. Tail – Less crucial background information
• What is the purpose of the lead in journalistic text?

  To provide the most vital details
• What type of information does the body of a journalistic text provide?

  Additional details, context, and quotes
• What is included in the tail of a journalistic text?

  Less crucial background information
• What are the main purposes of journalistic text?

  1. To Inform

  • Straightforward information
  • Educating the readers

  1. To Persuade

  • Convince
  • Changing perspective

  1. To Entertain

  • Engaging the audience
  • Popular culture
• What are the different types of journalistic text?

  1. News Reports

  • Factual
  • Current events
  • Direct to the point

  1. Feature Articles

  • Longer and in-depth
  • Analyzing events

  1. Editorials and Opinion

  • Express ideas
  • Comments
  • Own feelings

  1. Sports Writing

  • Game results
  • Play-by-play
  • Analysis
  • Best player/s