News is information about something that has happened recently. It can be about a disaster, crime or political situation. People use newspapers, radio and TV to get the news. People also get news on the internet.
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about the news. Others think that it is more important to use other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The main purpose of news is to inform and educate. However, it can also entertain. This can be done through humour, entertaining photographs or crosswords in newspapers and magazines. The news must be accurate and true. This is called objectivity. It is important to check that the news is not biased before it is published.
It is important to know your audience when writing a news article. This will help you decide what to include and how to present the information. A news article should have a clear structure and flow. It should start with the most important information and then move on to more detailed facts. It is also important to finish the article with a conclusion.
When choosing what to write about, try to choose things that are new, unusual, interesting or significant. Also try to choose things that will affect a large number of people. For example, if there is a bug that is threatening farmers’ crops, it may be newsworthy. But if a peasant farmer says that the Roman Catholic Church should ordain women priests, it is unlikely to be newsworthy.