Introduction

TV News Show

Welcome to this new English Project!

Are you ready to be a journalist? You are going to perform a TV News Show.

Here you have some events that have impacted and changed TV news coverage forever. Take a look!

·         In 1963, Kennedy assassination put focus on TV news coverage. Before the assassination of President Kennedy, most journalist wanted to work in radio or newspaper, because TV was seen just as an entertainment medium. The Kennedy assassination demonstrated the power of television, so radio couldn’t show shooting and newspapers couldn’t capture the drama.

·         In 1986, children witnessed disaster on live TV. In that time, space shuttle launches had become so routine that TV didn’t provide live coverage. But thousands of school children were eagerly watching NASA TV for the launch of the Challenger when the space shuttle exploded. The media lesson was simple. Live TV never offers the chance to preview content before it is seen. The unknown can be heartbreaking. 

·         In 1991, the Persian Gulf War was broadcast on live TV. Technology presented new opportunities in media coverage when America entered the Persian Gulf War with Iraq. People at home could watch live as the conflict unfolded. Satellites made live TV coverage possible.

·         In 2001, live TV covered 9/11, the USA worst Disaster. Reporters have witnessed countless disasters, but nothing like the horror of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The violence change how news is covered. Threats of new attacks are covered seriously. Rumors of violence have journalist re-think what is news. Rumors are now reported if they have credibility.

·         In 2007, social media took the lead in breaking news. The Virginia Tech shooting massacre left 32 people dead. Because it happened on a college campus, tech-savvy students showed the world the future of breaking news coverage. TV news crews weren't necessary. Text messages relayed information while cell phone video could be transmitted in an instant. Everyday people producing raw news now compete with professional journalists.

To check out the complete article, visit the following link: https://www.thebalance.com/a-look-at-tv-news-history-over-the-past-50-years-2315217

Task

Purpose:

The objective of this Project is to develop and strength the oral and writing skills based on related activities that will help you integrate your final presentation: A Live TV News Show.

Content to develop:

You need to integrate the grammatical points we have covered (including others you consider important): present simple, past simple, present perfect and passive voice.

You will have the opportunity to develop vocabulary related to TV News: culture, sport, entertainment, politics, economy, etc.

This task has a duration of 1 month, so you need to work in a collaborative way, integrating tams of 4 persons. You need to search and select the different sections that your News Show will include.

Process

To achieve your task, follow these steps:

1.  Each team will open a collaborative folder (shared with the teacher) in Google Drive which includes a word file with the following content: names of the team members, name of your TV News Show, logo and slogan of your show, name of sections that will be included (at least 4), name of the news that each member will be following, materials to use in the live presentation.
2.  For 4 weeks, individually, you will follow the chosen news. Once a week, you’re going to write a report with your own words (from 300-400 words) in a word file which will be included in the Google Drive folder.
3. Using YouTube, weekly, each team will record short creative oral reports (videos 3-5 min., including name, logo and slogan) of the news followed. You need to sahre your link in the TV News Show Blog. The other students will send constructive comments and opinions about the news.
4.  Final presentation of the Live TV News Show in the classroom. Each team has from 7 to 10 min. to present the show. Each team participates with the sections and news followed, integrating the knowledge and information acquired, and the designed materials.

Schedule
	Date	Activity	Percentage
Week 1	January 15th 2018	Collaborative folder in Google Drive including the word file with the general information of the TV News.	4%
	January 15th – 16th 2018	Write your report and share it in Google Drive	8%
	January 15th – 20th 2018	Record your video and comment on the other videos	8%
Week 2	January 22nd – 23rd 2018	Write your report and share it in Google Drive	8%
	January 22nd – 27th 2018	Record your video and comment on the other videos	8%
Week 3	January 29th – 30th 2018	Write your report and share it in Google Drive	8%
	January 29th –February 3rd 2018	Record your video and comment on the other videos	8%
Week 4	February 5th – 6th 2018	Write your report and share it in Google Drive	8%
	February 8th 2018	Final presentation in the classroom.	40%
	February 9th 2018	Feedback and sharing your experience.	TOTAL: 100%

Resources

TV News Show WebQuest link: https://tvnewsshowwebquest.blogspot.mx/

Teacher’s mail: fmarin17@udavinci.edu.mx

Google drive: https://www.google.com/drive/

How to create a Google folder: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2375091?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=es

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

How to create a channel: https://www.lifestylealcuadrado.com/como-crear-un-canal-en-youtube/

Other relevant information

News sections:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world_radio_and_tv

http://edition.cnn.com/

Evaluation

Your progress, advancement, understanding, and the constructions of your knowledge will be evaluated through the following rubrics:

Collaborative folder (4%)

Rubric	4	3	2	1
Information	The information is complete, shared with the teacher, open in Google Drive, and it consists of  Names of the team members,    Name of your TV News Show, Logo Slogan     Name of sections (at least 4),  Name of the news that each member will be following,    Materials to use in the live presentation.	The information is not complete and one point or some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete, and two or more points are missing, even more some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete and it’s missing three or more points or some of them are incomplete.

Written Report (8% )

Rubric	4	3	2	1
Information	The information is complete and it consists of      Name of the TV News Section’s name Logo  Slogan    Written report from 300-400 words	The information is not complete and one point or some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete and two or more points are missing, even more some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete and it’s missing three or more points or some of them are incomplete.
Development	Major points stated clearly and well supported. Research is adequate, timely delivered in Google Drive, and addressed course concepts.	Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Research is inadequate or does address course concepts. Lacks purpose and clarity of thoughts.	Major points are not clear, unimportant, persuasive or ambiguous.	Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling	Grammar rules, usage and punctuation are followed as described; spelling is correct. Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong structure.	Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation, spelling mistake (unknown words, or badly translated words). Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon.	Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation and spelling mistakes (unknown words, or badly translated words). Language uses jargon	The information appears to be disorganized.
Vocabulary	Students use a wide range of vocabulary related to the topic.	Students use a limited range of vocabulary related to the topic.	Students’ lack of vocabulary to describe information related to the topic.	Students use words that don’t exist in the English language.

Recorded video (8% each one)

Rubric	4	3	2	1
Information	The information is complete, and it consists of   Name of your TV News Show,  Logo  Slogan Name of sections (at least 4), Adaptation of the news Use of different materials to present the news. Upload in YouTube.	The information is not complete and one point or some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete, and two or more points are missing, even more some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete and it’s missing three or more points or some of them are incomplete.
Fluency	Pauses were effectively used 2 or more times to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.	Pauses were effectively used once to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.	Pauses were intentionally used but were not effective in improving meaning or dramatic impact.	Pauses were not intentionally used.
Preparation	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Pronunciation	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one to five words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces six to ten words.	Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than ten words.
Creativity	Very creative and original. Imaginative performance. Use of visual aids. Very original ideas for the execution.	Creativity is shown throughout the performance. Some apparent originality, good variety of ideas for the activity.	Exhibited some originality or creativity. Material with little connection to the information and originality.	Routine treatment, minimal thought given. Insufficient, no variety and lack of originality.
Timing	The presentation lasts 3 – 5 minutes long. The video is upload on time schedule.	The presentation lasts more than 5 minutes or less than 3. The video isn’t upload on time schedule.	The presentation lasts more than 5 minutes or less than 2 The video isn’t upload on time schedule.	The presentation lasts more than 5 minutes or less than 1. The video isn’t upload on time schedule.
Quality of the presentation	The performance was fluid, understandable, enjoyable and excellent throughout.	The performance did not was good and fluid, amusing but sometimes difficult to follow.	The performance had little problems with fluidity, and cohesion of performance. Some blank parts.	Problems to follow structure of the presentation. No fluidity or quality.

Final Presentation (40%)

Rubric	4	3	2	1
Information	The information is complete, and it consists of  Name of your TV News Show, Logo Slogan Name of sections (at least 4), Adaptation of the news Use of different materials to present the news.	The information is not complete and one point or some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete, and two or more points are missing, even more some of them are incomplete.	The information is not complete and it’s missing three or more points or some of them are incomplete.
Fluency	Pauses were effectively used 2 or more times to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.	Pauses were effectively used once to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact.	Pauses were intentionally used but were not effective in improving meaning or dramatic impact.	Pauses were not intentionally used.
Preparation	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Pronunciation	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one to five words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces six to ten words.	Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than ten words.
Creativity	Very creative and original. Imaginative performance. Use of visual aids. Very original ideas for the execution.	Creativity is shown throughout the performance. Some apparent originality, good variety of ideas for the activity.	Exhibited some originality or creativity. Material with little connection to the information and originality.	Routine treatment, minimal thought given. Insufficient, no variety and lack of originality.
Timing	The presentation lasts 7 – 10 minutes long.	The presentation lasts more than 10 minutes or less than 7.	The presentation lasts more than 10 minutes or less than 5.	The presentation lasts more than 10 minutes or less than 4.
Quality of the presentation	The performance was fluid, understandable, enjoyable and excellent throughout.	The performance did not was good and fluid, amusing but sometimes difficult to follow.	The performance had little problems with fluidity, and cohesion of performance. Some blank parts.	Problems to follow structure of the presentation. No fluidity or quality.