Newsround

BBC Newsround

2) How does Newsround use the key conventions of TV news?

Newsround uses the key convention of a typical graphically starting introduction.

3) Who are the presenters for BBC Newsround? Why do Newsround have a variety of presenters?

The presenter Jenny Lawrence, Ayshah Tul, Martin Douga, Hayley Hassall, Ricky Boleto

4) Are any other presenters or reporters used?

NO.

5) What does the studio look like? How is technology used in programme?

The studio has a modern design and technology.

6) What is the opening sequence to Newsround? Does it fit the key conventions of TV news?

7) How does Newsround typically present a news story? (E.g. presenter to camera, reporter on location, interviews, graphics, images, video etc.)

8) Who is the target audience for Newsround? You may want to research this online.

Newsround has a target audience of 6 to 12-year-olds and the stories and language used in our bulletins reflects that. We try to pick stories that will appeal to our viewers - and we try to bring a child's view into our reports. Our team is a mix of child experts, journalists and teachers.

9) Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme? Do young people feature in the news programme at all?

10) What news stories are covered in the broadcasts you have watched? List ALL the stories that are covered AND the order that they appear in. How long does each story appear for?