news, headlines

Language: English
Subject: English language > Listening
Age: 15 - 16

news, headlines

Listen to the news report. Match them to the headlines below.

Doctors in bid to ban alcohol

d

Minister ousted in corruption scandal

a

Job losses big blow to car plant

c

HOUSE PRICES BOOST INFLATION

b

answer the questions

- What is the purpose of a news headline?
- Can you identify the main idea of a news headline?
- List three elements that make a news headline effective.

Draw

Create a news headline that effectively captures the essence of a complex news story.