Write the news!

The News Needs You!

In a strange event all the worlds journalist and reporters have disappeared and the world is sitting down, preparing to switch on the evening news. Can you step in? If you are up for the challenge you must present and organise the evening news. The programme is a five-minute presentation. You must present the headlines, weather and sport. Involve as many people as possible such as on-the-scene reporters and witnesses. Pick two from the following headlines and develop them into newsworthy pieces: News Headlines: Local Politician arrested for Fraud Government announce huge tax cuts NASA discover life on Mars Local Actor wins an Oscar Tragic accident on motorway claims many victims Mortgage interest rates to rise next month Education report shows children are getting smarter/dumber Sports Headlines: Local team wins national championship Hero to retire Local teams fails to win important tie National Athlete leads the way Famous sport star fails drug test Country to host world event Weather: You predict the weather for your country/region/area Are you ready? Dont be nervous; just remember that the entire world is watching! So, Lights, cameras, action!