Wednesday, November 28, 2012

News



  • What is the role of newspapers in society?
  • What sells newspaper?
  • Why do we buy newspapers?
  • Will newspapers disappear in the future?
  • How often do you watch the news?
    • Do you make a point of watching the news?
    • Do you feel bad if you miss the news?
  • Which kind of news is the best? Why? (e.g. newspaper, TV, internet etc)
    • Do you think there should be more or less of this news?
  • Do you think that the news is necessary? Why or why not?
    • What would the world be like without news?
  • Do you think the news tells us just information without giving it’s opinion?
    • Should the news give an opinion?
    • Do you think the news influences people too much?
  • Do you think the news is shocking now?
    • How has it changed over the years?
  • What’s the biggest news you ever heard in your life?
    • Do you think anything could be bigger news?
  • How did it affect you?
    • Were you glad you heard this news?
  • Do you think people need to know all of the news?
  • What do people not need to know?
  • What do you think is the most important thing the news should report?
  • What was the most memorable news you ever watched?
  • If the news reported your week, what would be the headline?
  • Think of a news headline for the following countries: America, Britain, France, China, Australia, Indonesia, Russia, Germany.