Week 2 – Creating a Photo Magazine from “Content Analysis of a
Newspaper”
Type of Activity – Research based, News Analysis
Contents
Week 2 – Creating a Photo Magazine from “Content Analysis of a Newspaper” ................................ 1
Type of Activity – Research based, News Analysis............................................................................ 1
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
Newspaper Content Analysis – ...................................................................................................... 1
Expected Outcomes – ..................................................................................................................... 2
Note to the Facilitator (Desh Apnayen ACTIZEN Club President/Vice President) ........................... 2
Steps for the activity – ................................................................................................................... 2
Closing and Pre-preparation for Week 3 ....................................................................................... 5
Reflections .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Introduction
Newspaper Content Analysis –
Newspapers usually have many topics. They usually include political events, crime, business, sports,
and opinions. Many also include weather news. Newspapers use photographs to illustrate stories;
and often include comics and other entertainment, such as crosswords and horoscopes. Many have
opinion sections.
Benefits of reading newspapers
Provides a
clear idea and
understanding
of what is
happening in
your
surroundings
It enables you
to take part in
discussion
pertaining to
the world’s
current events
Will widen
your outlook
and enrich
your
knowledge
It provides
news about a
country’s
economic
situation,
sports, games,
entertainment,
trade and
commerce
Newspapers
provide
information
and General
Knowledge
We all have seen newspapers, but how many of us regularly read the newspaper or headlines for the
day? If you are not a regular reader of newspapers/ news, let us analyse the sections today with this
short/simple activity.
Expected Outcomes –
Students will
1. Understand different sections and type of content newspapers generally cover.
2. Comprehend the content of different type of news
3. Be able to differentiate between different types of news and other sections of the
newspaper.
Note to the Facilitator (Desh Apnayen ACTIZEN Club President/Vice President)
Material required – A4 size sheets (Coloured), Scissors, newspapers, glue, colour pens
Steps for the activity –
1. Divide the class into groups of 3-4 students.
2. Ask them in advance to bring any newspaper that they get at home.
3. Each group will explore different sections of the newspaper and make a magazine by using
cuttings of different types of news, opinions, articles, photos, advertisements, local, national
and international news, sports news etc.
4. Display the ‘Photo Magazines’ on the ‘School Display Board’/’Desh Apnayen Wall’/Notice
Board or Classroom.
For Example –
1. National News
https://scroll.in/latest/893487/love-at-first-right-what-front-pages-said-about-the-scs-
landmark-verdict-on-section-377
6. International News
https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/#
Explore other sections and include in your photo magazine.
Closing and Pre-preparation for Week 3
1. Vice President –Discuss the next Week plan (Quiz on Article 370) with DAAC members and
finalise date and agenda. Take prior permissions for the activity and circulate the agenda.
2. Secretary - Collect the reflection sheets and photo magazines and give responsibility to
members to display on rotational basis on Desh Apnayen display board/wall or other
prominent area in school, click photographs of the activity and share with your Desh
Apnayen teacher and request him/her to share the same with Desh Apnayen.
3. Treasurer – Take Print outs of reading material and distribute members to study. Make
groups and ask each group to select the participants for Quiz (2-3 only) and get ready for the
next activity.
Reflection Sheet
*** To be filled by students individually
Name - ___________________, Grade and Section - _______________________________
1. Do you think it is important to read newspapers daily? Why?
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2. Select any Political News and paste it here –
