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Citizenship at key stage 4    (Year 10-11)

Unit 08: Producing the news

QCA

Expectations

At the end of this unit

most pupils: take part in discussions about content and technical issues, and are able to ascertain bias in reports. They can use ICT to prepare and amend bulletins. They appreciate the importance of an effective group decision-making process when there are particular time constraints. They recognise the role and responsibilities of the media, and how it can affect public opinion.

some pupils have not made so much progress and: contribute to discussions about the content of bulletins. They recognise the importance of the media in affecting the views of the public.

some pupils have progressed further and: are able to identify the key points of reports. They construct a news bulletin, using ICT to help them achieve a broadcast of the correct length. They recognise the importance of establishing an editorial team with clear roles and responsibilities, and of setting up an effective decision-making process. They understand how the media affects the views of the public and draw comparisons between the activities they have undertaken and those of the media. They recognise the importance of production guidelines to avoid bias and to ensure a balance of views.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Preparation - who makes the news?
2. Going live
3. Making editorial decisions