Journal #5 Hard News vs. Soft

HARD NEWS

Carnage on the streets of Toronto
I consider this news definitely hard news. I think this because it is about Toronto drivers that are killing pedestrians at an alarming rate and it has to change. It is hard news because it has a strong effect on people being killed and warning people in the world. This is certainly important because people cannot even walk around the city without being in fear of getting hit by a car.

BLURRED NEWS 
Father finds long-lost twin sons in Edmonton 
I consider this blurred news  because it has hard news effects like it pertains to more personal information, but it has a great effect. I would categorize this article as also soft news because it really only effects the life of the father.

SOFT NEWS

John Stamos Announces Engagement to Girlfriend Caitlin McHugh: 'She said Yes' . This article is an example of soft news because it is only entertaining the fans of  star John Stamos. It does not go into anything serious. It doesn't grab the worlds attention like hard news would or effect the world.

Journal Entry #4 What is Newsworthy?

Adam Henrique customized his skates for Movember
Timing- I would give this article a 3/4 for timing because it is about "movember" and a hockey player that is participating in it and it was posted on November 4th which is pretty close to the very first of November when "movember" woukd have started.
Significance- I would give this article a 1/4 for significance because it only effects the one person and not many.
Proximity- I would give this article a 2/4 because the hockey player is on the team New Jersey which isn't close to home, but it also effects us because we watch hockey all around the world.
Prominence- I would give this article a 4/4 for prominence because it effects a famous hockey player who is growing out a mustache, there are millions of people who also grow out their mustaches but don't get noticed but the hockey player did because he is famous.
Human Interest- I would give this article a 1/4 because it doesn't maintain much human interest and it is soft news.
Article here

At Least 26 Dead In Shooting At Texas Baptist Church here
Timing- I would give this article a 4/4 for timing because it was uploaded the day after the tragic incident happened.
Significance- I would give this article a 4/4 for significance because many people were killed in the frightening moment.
Proximity- I would give this article a 2/4 for proximity because the shooting didn't happen in our country but it affected people close to us and people from here could have had family in the accident.
Prominence- I would give this article a 3/4 for prominence because although no one involved in the shooting was famous it still made the news and a big part of it.
Human Interest- I would give this article a 4/4 for human interest because it is hard news that is very important and effects the whole world.

Journal Entry #3 Writing the News Articles

Awesome surprise at school after the summer break for elementary students

After a long hot summer the kids arrived back to Brownview School on September 8th, 2023 jumping in excitement to see the new fence around the fixed up elementary soccer field.

A lot of hard work had paid off doing numerous fundraisers for the school. They finally came up with the money to get the new fence and fix the elementary field just in time for the soccer season.

The students were forbidden to play soccer on the field the past couple years because some outrageous hooligans ruined it for them. Over the years kids around the community kept spinning up and damaging the soccer field that it came to the point it was ruined. It was way to dangerous for students to play on the field. The school had worked hard and now finally the children can play safe on their home field.

"I am so excited to kick off the soccer season on our new fenced in field!"
Said grade 4 student Jackson Avery.

"Soccer is my favourite sport and this surprise is like a dream come true for my last year of elementary soccer."
Exclaimed grade 5 student Becky Robertson.

A couple weeks later after a few practices the soccer team held their home opener on the field. There was a huge crowd of fans there supporting the team and the players could hardly wait for the game to begin.

The game was a success. They won by a score of 4-1, scoring for the Browner's were Jaden Thomas, Lucas Luther, Daniel Jardine and Janet Jughead. This was a great start to the season for the team and they are going to keep up the good work!

It was a great day in the village of Brownview for not only the school but the whole community.

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Journal Entry #2 Starting With The Basics

The news article I have chosen is "Flames Talking to Free Agent Jagr" in this news article the Calgary Flames and veteran free agent Jaromir Jagr are discussing the possibility of joining forces with the NHL season beginning in two days, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. I think that the lead is very effective because it catches the readers eye by clearly stating what the article is going to be about and the main events that will be discussed. Two quotes about the article are off twitter on social media saying "Hearing that the Calgary Flames and Jaromir Jagr's camp are talking tonight. No certainty it happens but it's very possible." - Pierre LeBrun. Also from twitter "Jagr would also have to be willing to accept a third-line and second PP role. #stlblues" -Jeremy Rutherford. The most important information was told first by giving information on 45 year-old Jagr and summarizes his previous seasons with the NHL and how he wants to continue his career. The article has a good ending because it provides the information of when the Calgary Flames are going to play there first game and if Jagr will be playing.

Another news article I have chosen is "Gallagher, De La Rose lead Habs to rout of Senators" in this news article, the Montreal Canadiens' first line is clicking at a great time. Centre Jonathan Drouin and wingers Brendan Gallagher and Max Pacioretty combined for three goals and nine points as the Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 9-2 on Saturday in the last pre-season game for both teams. I think that the lead is very effective because it gives the main events and information that tie into the title of the article to make the reader keep on going. A quote about the article "There are 82 games and hopefully we can stay together and be productive the whole way," said Gallagher, who led with two goals an assist. "If we all do our jobs, we're capable of being effective in this league." The most important information was told first by giving a video clip of the highlight goals of the game scored by the 1st line. It also gives the important information in the first paragraph by summarizing the information of the article. The article has a good ending by saying when both teams open their regular seasons on Thursday. Ottawa hosts the Washington Capitals. Montreal faces the Sabres in Buffalo where you can watch the 1st line keep up the work.