Daily News (New York)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/daily-news-new-york

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Daily News (New York) built?June 26, 1919
2. What is Daily News (New York) known for?Recipient of 11 Pulitzer Prizes for excellence in journalism
3. What is the location?New York City, New York, United States
4. What is the founders?Robert R. McCormick and Joseph Medill Patterson
5. What is the Daily News in New York City?The Daily News is a newspaper that tells people what’s happening in New York City. It started in 1919 and is known for its big photos and short headlines.
6. When did the Daily News start?The Daily News began on June 26, 1919.

Tabloid Journalism: A style of journalism characterized by sensationalism, large photographs, and concise, attention-grabbing headlines.
Circulation: The total number of copies of a newspaper that are distributed.
Media Landscape: The overall environment of news and information sources available to the public.
Civic Discourse: The open exchange of ideas and opinions on matters of public concern.