Journalism 7 Q1 W1 Mod1

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JOURNALISM 7

Introduction to
Journalism

Quarter 1: Week 1

Most Essential Learning

Competency: Define
Journalism.

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other tasks
that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions
below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, that is important to develop
and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

Parts of the Module

 Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after
completing the lessons in the module.
 Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to
be mastered throughout the lesson.
 Looking Back - This section will measure what learnings and skills that
you understand from the previous lesson.
 Brief Introduction-This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
 Activities- These are activities designed to develop critical thinking
and other competencies. This can be done with or without a partner
depending on the nature of the activity.
 Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications
of the lessons.
 Checking your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from
the lesson.
 Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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 Definition and Functions
Lesson
of Journalism

EXPECTATIONS

You will synthesize essential information about Journalism in

general.

Specifically, this module will help you to

 define Journalism in general;

 familiarize with the functions of Journalism;

 understand the basic functions of Journalism;

 summarize concepts about Journalism and the role it plays in our

everyday lives.

I am sure you are ready and excited to answer the Pretest. Don't worry
about mistakes. We will work it out!

PRETEST
MULTIPLE CHOICE.

Directions: Read each question carefully, and encircle the letter of the BEST
ANSWER that fits the question.

1. The tools and technologies that are available to journalists today have
forever changed journalism.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. Not sure

2. All news outlets need trained journalists with high standards.

a. True b. False c. Maybe d. Not sure

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3. Which of the following is NOT true about journalism today?
a. A journalist needs a great deal of money to start a new news organization.
b. Journalists have a wider choice of career paths than in the past.
c. The journalism industry is evolving as people get their news in new ways.
d. Creative ideas for journalistic content and delivery systems are springing
up everywhere.

4. Which of the following is NOT true about journalism today?

a. Stories created for one medium can be found in other media.
b. Few people nowadays rely on journalists for information about important
events or happenings.
c. The techniques for researching and writing stories continue to be an
important step in writing.
d. The standards of good journalism4critical thinking, clear writing and
organized presentation4remain the same.

5. Which of the following best describe journalism?

a. It is a field of study which dismiss gathering and delivering information to
the public.
b. A field of communication which is aimed at providing the citizens with
information which will make them free and self-governing.
c. The study of creating news articles and opinion articles that shall form
an informed citizenry.
d. None of the above.

Great, you finished answering the items. You may request your
facilitator to check your work. Congratulations and keep on learning!

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Module One of English Journalism!

Journalism has become an important part of our daily living and can be
accessed almost everywhere from print, radio, television and social media.

It had helped the public to satisfy their innate desire to know what is new.

In this module, you will learn the definition and functions of Journalism.
Through selected readings and resources provided you will learn how
Journalism affects our lives.

What is Journalism?

The word <Journalism= is derived from the Latin word, diurna, which
means daily. With this, Journalism is the communication of information about
daily events packed into few words, sounds or pictures.

Journalism is a form of writing that informs people of things that

happened, but they might not have known yet.

People who write Journalism are called <journalists.=

While a historian records what happened in the past, a journalist

reports on current events and the latest news.

They work either in newspapers, magazines, for TV or radio stations

and websites. The most important characteristic shared by good journalists is
being curious.

Good journalists love to read and explore about the world around them.

Journalism comes in several different forms:

I. News

A. Breaking news: Telling about an event as it happens.

B. Feature stories: A detailed look at something interesting that is not

breaking news.

C. Investigative stories: These are stories that uncover information that

only few people know.

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II. Opinion
A. Editorials: Articles that express a publication's opinion.
B. Columns: These includes articles or stories that express the writer's point
of view, interpretation.
III. Features
A. Human Interest Stories
B. Reviews: Such as play, concert, food or movie reviews.
C. Entertainment: puzzle, comic strips
IV. Online, journalism can come in the forms listed above, as well as:
A. Blogs: Online diaries kept by individuals or small groups.
B. Discussion boards: Online platform on question and answer where
anyone can participate.

We have discussed Journalism in general; let us now move on with campus

journalism that will surely interest you!

What is Campus Journalism?

High School Journalism has been defined by school paper advisers of

the City Schools Manila as <that enjoyable co-curricular activity of the school
paper staff in collecting, organizing, and presenting news; in writing editorials,
columns, literary articles and features; in copyreading, proofreading, dummying,
and writing headlines – all for the purpose of putting out a school organ.= (Basic
Campus Journalism by Ceciliano-Jose B. Cruz)

Functions of Campus Journalism/Campus Paper

A campus newspaper serves exactly how the newspaper or media is

supposed to. It reports the news, helps determine which issues should be
discussed, and keeps students actively involved in society and politics.

The traditional roles of the campus paper were specified by Harold Spears
and C.H. Lewshe Jr. in their book, <An Introduction to Journalism=.

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A. Aids to the students
1. To provide an opportunity for interesting writing.

2. To give students the opportunity to learn how to read the newspaper.

3. To act as a stimulus to better work.

4. To develop students9 powers of observation and discrimination concerning

relative merits of news articles.

5. To serve as an outlet and motivation for journalistic writing.

6. To offer training in organization, business methods, commercial art,

salesmanship, bookkeeping and business management.

7. To develop qualities of cooperation, tact, accuracy,

tolerance, responsibility, and leadership.

B. Aids to the school and community

1. To inform the community as to the work of the school.

2. To publish school news.

3. To create and express school opinion.

4. To make known the achievement of the school.

5. To help unify the school.

6. To encourage and stimulate worthwhile activities.

7. To develop right standards of conduct.

8. To provide an outlet for student suggestions for betterment of the school.

9. To develop better interschool relationship.

10. To develop school spirit.

11. To develop cooperation between parents and the school.

Aside from these traditional functions, here are additional functions in a

modern school paper:

A. Information function – It informs the readers of events that happened,

that are happening, or that will happen. This is its news function. But
information may also come from features, editorial and other sections of
the school paper.

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 B. Opinion function – Through the editorials and editorial columns, the
editor interprets the meaning of the news, especially of the banner news,
and gives his opinions on important matters or on significant events of
the day.

C. Education function – One of the most important functions of a modern

campus paper is to educate not only the students but also the people in
the community or the stakeholders.

D. Watchdog function – The school paper acts as the guardian of the

students9 rights. It serves as the eyes of the readers.

E. Laboratory function – It serves as the teaching tool for the budding

campus writers.

F. Documentation or record-keeping function – Important school events

wherein worthwhile student accomplishments and achievements are
recorded in the school paper for posterity sake.

G. Entertainment function – The school paper, like an interesting book

keeps the reader company especially when he is alone. Not everything
in life is serious. Some wants comic relief with comic strips.

H. Developmental function – Students are updated with current

technological advances inside and outside the walls of the school
premises. It also provides information about available products and
services.

Campus journalists are following in the track of their professional

counterparts. Schools are producing not only school papers and yearbooks but
in recent years radio and TV broadcast programs have been introduced in the
schools across the country. Students make their own radio and television
newscasts as performance tasks and for press conferences.

Student writers are dealing more about controversial topics than the high
school publications few years ago would allow. They are no longer satisfied to write
only about school dances, pep rallies, sports and the latest field trip to the
museum; students are exploring in topics like bullying, teenage pregnancy, eating
disorders, and other issues that concern them.

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 ACTIVITIES
I.

Start Your Student-Journey Through Campus Journalism

1. Watch the video What is Journalism?

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Midc38AUU)

Transcription of <What is Journalism= video=:

What does it means to be a reporter in the age of the internet and social media?

What does it mean to be a journalist?

What is journalism?

 Getting accurate information fast.

 Treating information sceptically.
 Researching facts.
 Finding knowledgeable sources.
 Telling stories.
 Seeking truth – even when it9s difficult.

How do I know if my sources are reliable?

Finding a website9s creator can be tricky…after all… <on the Internet,

nobody knows you9re a dog.=

And good journalism means…

Treating your audience with respect. Treating your sources with respect.

Treating your truth with respect.

Providing context so people understand the greater truths beyond the facts and
doing it all carefully, thoughtfully and ethically… no matter what medium.

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2. In your Journalism notebook create a lecture to take notes. Journalism
Records could be a possible title for the lecture.
3. Write down what you have learned from the clip. You can watch the clip
again if necessary.

II. Summarize and share your learning

1. In your Journalism notebook, create a lecture and write about why
Journalism is important. Include why it is important for you personally, as
well as why it is important to others.

2. Through our Google Classroom, comment what you have learned about
Journalism and why it is important using the #7thgradejournalism.

REMEMBER
 A good Journalism is easy to read and engaging.

 Journalism is a way of communication to give information of

important events of the day through words, sound or pictures.

 Reading newspaper is a good habit that can provide a great sense

of educational value.

 Newspaper gives us worldwide information.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Apply What You Have Learned!

Direction: Choose the appropriate function of a modern campus paper

described in the following stories.

Information function Opinion function

Education function Entertainment function
Watchdog function Laboratory function
Documentation function Developmental function

1. The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has

finished with its partial investigation into the alleged corruption
inside the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), said
PACC Commissioner Greco Belgica.

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 2. Busting 10 COVID-19 myths.

3. Campus writers cover school activities after their learned how to

write news stories.

4. The pandemic has spurred creativity in many homes. One need

only to look through social media to find images of ube-cheese
pan de sal, sushi bakes and other homemade food.

5. Review: A Marie Curie biopic in 8Radioactive9

(https://inquirer.net/)

6. A new review published in BMJ Analysis has found that

despite some concerns, wearing a face mask to prevent the
spread of COVID-19 does not give people a false sense of
security and lead them to forget about other good hygiene
behavior.

7. Updates on COVID-19 patients released by the Department

of Health (DOH).

8. Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist, Randy David, expressed

that President Rodrigo Duterte9s plea on China vaccine for
December rollout in our country is unrealistic.

9. Medical practitioners cry out for at least two weeks Enhance

Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region
(NCR) to give them time for a relief.

10. Samsung is hyping up its audience with a teaser trailer that

hints at the upcoming reveal of five new devices.

POST TEST
TRUE/FALSE.
Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Place a T on the line if you
think the statement is TRUE. Place an F on the line if you think the
statement is FALSE.

1. It helps develop students9 powers of observation and discrimination

concerning relative merits of news articles.

2. The informative nature of campus writing is its news function.

3. Investigative stories hides information that only few people know.

4. School journalism develops cooperation, tact, accuracy, tolerance,

responsibility, and leadership.

5. A journalist reports on current events and the latest news.

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 6. Student writers nowadays are not interested anymore about
controversial topics.

7. Journalism is a form of writing that informs the public of events that

happened, currently happening and will happen.

8. As an aid to students, Campus Journalism acts as a stimulus

to work harder.

9. Journalism resists being the guardian of the people.

10. It encourages and stimulates worthwhile activities in school

and community as well.

REFLECTIVE
Situational Analysis.

Directions: Below is the condition of schools and students in this community

quarantine. Explore how you can use your learning from this
module.

With many schools closing and education would be distance learning, what
function of campus journalism can you use/apply as a student writer in order
to help others.
Write your answer on the space provided.

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Reference

l. Ceciliano, Jose C. Campus Journalism and School Paper Advising. Manila:

Rex Books Store, 1997
2. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2112934?seq=1
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Midc38AUU
4. https://inquirer.net/
5. https://worksheetplace.com/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Writer: MARIA CHRISTINA I. BANDOJO

Ramon Magsaysay High School Manila

Editor/Reviewer: IMELDA R. LLORENTE, MT I

Validator: AYLA B. URREA, PSDS In-charge of Secondary

Journalism

Management Team: Maria Magdalena M. Lim-Schools Division

Superintendent-Manila, Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education
Supervisor, Lucky S. Carpio-EPS and Lady Hannah C.
Gillo-

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ANSWER KEY
10. Entertainment function
function
Documentation 9.
3. C 8. Opinion
2. B functionfunction 7.
Development
1. 6. Opinion
A
5. function
Developmenta l function 5.
A
4. 4. Information function
A 3. Information function
Pretest
function
2. Documentation
1. Information function

What You Have Learned!

Let Us Apply
10. T
F 9. Understanding
8. T Check Your
7. T
6. F
T 5.
T 4.
F 3.
T 2.
T 1.

Post Test

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