Step 4 - Assignment: Exploring the Media Industry

Title: News You Can Use: Crafting and Presenting a Broadcast Segment

Description:
For this assignment, you will act as a media broadcaster and create a short news segment. Your task is to research a topic of interest (school-related, local, or global news), write a professional script, and record yourself delivering the segment as if you were on a live broadcast.

Steps:

1. Research a Topic:
   Select a topic relevant to your audience. Examples include:

   • A school event (sports, arts, or academic achievement).
   • Local community news.
   • A current global event appropriate for your age group.

2. Plan Your Broadcast:

   • Write a 1-minute script for your news segment (approximately 120–150 words).
   • Structure the script with the following elements:
     • Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic and grab your audience's attention.
     • Body: Present the main facts or story in an engaging and clear way.
     • Conclusion: Wrap up with a memorable closing line.

3. Practice Delivery:

   • Rehearse your script aloud to ensure clarity, confidence, and proper pacing.
   • Focus on tone, eye contact, and pronunciation.

4. Record Your Segment:

   • Use your phone, tablet, or computer to record the video.
   • Ensure good lighting and sound quality.
   • Dress appropriately, as if you were a professional broadcaster.

5. Submit Your Work:
   upload videos to external platforms such as Google Drive or YouTube, and then share the link along with your written script.

6. Submit your link here: Below.