Journalism Vocabulary and Ideas

Master journalism terms and media literacy with our fun 5th-grade worksheet!

Types of Journalism Matching Match the type of journalism to its definition. Traditional News Newspapers, magazines, or other print news sources. Photojournalism Stories are told through pictures and captions. Podcasts Digital audio files that are in a series or about a certain topic and can be listened to anywhere. Blogs Websites that are regularly updated by a person or small group about various casual topics. More Journalism Terms Matching Match the vocabulary term to its definition. Bias Prejudice for or against a person, group, or idea. Fact Something that is known and proved to be true. Opinion A view or judgment about something; not always based in truth or knowledge. Newsworthy An event or story worthy of being written or spoken about via a news outlet (paper, TV, etc.) Audience The people or groups that consume stories being published. Even more Journalism Terms Matching Match the vocabulary term to its definition. Caption A brief description of a picture or chart. Headline The title of a news story; usually eye-catching and using specific language. Accessibility The ability for the most possible people to use something without barriers. Credibility The be truested or believed because of relevant expertise, education, or reliable facts. Author's purpose is... The author's life-long dream Why the author is writing a story Why the author is famous How can you tell the difference between fact and fiction in the news? Give at least 2 specific ideas or strategies. How can biasbe dangerous or irresbonsible to journalism and news? Explain, including at least two examples. Why are these skills and ideas about journalism imporant to you and everyone in the world? Explain why you think so.