1、Unit 1 The mass mediaProjectWhat is mass media?What types of mass media do you usually rely on for information？What areas of news are you interested in?BrainstormingBrainstormingStep Step 1 1 What is mass media?BrainstormingBrainstormingStep Step 1 1 The source that the majority of the general publi
2、c uses to get the news and information is considered mass media.What types of mass media do you usually rely on for information？types of types of massmassmediamediaoutdoor mediaoutdoor mediaprint mediaprint mediabroadcast mediabroadcast mediadigital mediadigital mediashop signsshop signsadvertisemen
3、tsadvertisementsPostersPostersnewspapersnewspapersmagazinesmagazinesInternetInternetmobile applications. mobile applications. TVTVradioradioNewsNewsareasareasWhat areas of news are you interested in?Can you list some areas of news?communitycommunityeducationeducationentertainmententertainmentenviron
4、mentenvironmenttechnologytechnologymedicinemedicineculturculture etransporttransportsportsportpolitipoliticscsWhat is the aim of news reporting?What is the structure of a news report?Whatre the features of a news report? Having a discussionHaving a discussionStep Step 2 2 spread the newsarouse the c
5、oncernHow is a news report usually organized?Having a discussionHaving a discussionStep Step 2 2 What are the features of a news report?Having a discussionHaving a discussionStep Step 2 2 the most important informationdetailed informationbackground or supporting informationconcise attractive vividwh
6、o what when where how whyoptionalHow to write a new report?Exploring the proceduresExploring the proceduresStep Step 3 3 spread the newschoose one area of news pick an event in this area nail down the topic. search for the informationconcise, vivid and interestingreliable and authenticYouth voluntee
7、rs make a differenceAnalyzing an exampleAnalyzing an exampleStep Step 4 4 Students of a Nanjing senior high school brought joy to the elderly and brightened up their day by volunteering at a local nursing home last weekend. The nursing home, located on a housing estate, has more than 150 senior citi
8、zens, some of whom are over 90 years old.What information can we get from the title?The leadwho: students of a Nanjing senior high schoolwhere: a local nursing homewhen: last weekendwhat: bring joy to the elderly and brighten up their daywhy & how: volunteer thereAnalyzing an exampleAnalyzing an exa
9、mpleStep Step 4 4 Though it was the first time many of the students had taken part in a volunteer programme like this they were eager to share various interesting topics with the residents, such as how to use mobile phones and go online on the computer after lunch,the residents and the young volunte
10、ers amusedthemselves with art activities which included Chinese painting and calligraphy, they enjoyed eachothers company so much that Xu Ming sixteen said he hoped to return to the nursing homeregularly to spend time with the seniors that he made friends with.The bodyDetailed information:the first
11、time were eager to shareamuse themselves withenjoy the companyhope toAnalyzing an exampleAnalyzing an exampleStep Step 4 4 Wang Hong, the programme organizer said, “ I was concerned that the students and the senior residents wouldnt get along easily, but it turned out to be the exact opposite. I can
12、 say that todays activities have made a big difference to the lives of the residents as well as the students. ”Whats the function of using quotes?add authority and accuracy to a news report.using quotesTips: introduce who you are quoting use the exact words they say or remain faithful use reporting
13、verbs like say, tell or askwriting a news reportwriting a news reportStep Step 5 5 As a group, write down your news report. Use the example to help you. Then present your work to the rest of the class.Presenting and EvaluatingPresenting and EvaluatingStep Step 6 6 show time Reflect on your news report and polish it based on other groups suggestions after class.HomeworkHomework
