tabloid versus broad sheet

1. There are two common types of
newspapers:
What are they called?

2. Tabloids Broadsheets

3. In pairs i want you to make a list of broadsheet
and tabloid newspapers in Ireland

4. Is there differences in the layout?

5. Differences
• Size
• Coverage/ in-depth/
• Shorter/ longer articles
• Writing styles/ slang
• Focuses on different stories crime/ gossip

6. • Look for these differences between the
papers:
• Headlines
• Pictures
• Topics covered
• Which would you prefer to read?
• Which one do you find easier to read?

7. Compare
• Two newspapers covering same story and
differences.

8. News headline activity
What influences you to read a
newspaper article?

9. Headline
• In bold
• Catchy
• Alliteration
• Interests the reader
• Serious or humorous
• Only has a few words
• Action verbs

10. Make your own headline
• Last night Chelsea football club beat Bristol
City 3-2 in an exciting game. Johns scored a
hat-trick for Chelsea.