Examining newspapers

4. Plenary: How to differentiate

Required Resources

• Slide 9

Delivery

• The final Episode in this lesson draws together students' understanding of the differences between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers, specifically the different ways in which information is presented and the characteristic features of each.
• Students are to create a simple guide for younger students (7-11) to help them identify whether a given extract is from a tabloid or broadsheet newspaper. This phase is supported by Slide 9. They should include notes on: a. headlines, b. sub-headings, c. layout and use of pictures, d. captions, e. use of language (specifically colloquial / informal expression, puns and alliteration) f. use of fact and opinion, g. generalisations.
• Depending upon ability, students may need support prior to commencing their independent written work.
• If completing this activity out of class, you may like to ask students to include samples of headlines and captions that they have identified.

Differentiation

Higher Ability:

Invite students to create a more extensive guide for younger students. This guide could be in the form of a leaflet outlining the respective audiences of each newspaper type and why specific language styles might be employed.