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DAILY MIRROR CASE STUDY

  Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP): Masthead: The title block of the newspaper Pug: Something to catch reader's eye Splash Head: The lead story Slogan: Sums up ethos of newspaper Dateline: Date newspaper was published Byline: Gives the name of journalist/writer Standfirst: Introductory paragraph usually in bold 2) What is the main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the story is about. The main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror is about Gary Lineker being back on the BBC after being kicked out due to impartial sides. 3) What is the 'pug' or smaller celebrity story on the front cover? Why might it appeal to Daily Mirror readers? The 'pug' or smaller celebrity on the front cover talks about the features of a TV soap opera at coronation street. It might appeal to Daily Mirr...

INTRODUCTION TO NEWSPAPER

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper? The type of news that you an typically find in a tabloid newspaper are shorter articles, they report on major news, but also include a lot of showbiz gossips, entertainment and sport. 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? The type of news that you can typically find in a broadsheet newspaper are more serious news, political views and business. 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? Left-wing are more on socialist which is Labour. The newspaper that they are more likely to read is Daily Mirror. 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? Right-wing are more on conservative party, they are more on capitalism. The newspaper that they are more likely to read...

DECEMBER MOCK EXAM: LEARNER RESPONSE

 1) Type up any feedback on your paper (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/EBI yourself based on your scores. WWW: A good exam overall, Kaye. I can tell revision and knowledge is there e.g. your response to the TV 20-mark essay demonstrates your knowledge of context in relation to the TV CSPs. EBI: I could be wrong but I think timing may be an issue. Your Q5 had potential but felt disoriented/misled. Revise more specific statistics for Rashford/Kardashian e.g. Instagram engagement rated etc.  LR: See blog   2) Use  the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for . First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  Non-diegetic sound - all sounds made by or heard by the characters  Example: Dialogue 3) Next, identify  three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - came...