The Independent

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/the-independent

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. What is the initial format?Broadsheet national newspaper
2. What is the year of format change?2003 (to tabloid)
3. What is The Independent and when did it start?The Independent is a newspaper that began in 1986. It was created to offer a different, impartial view of news.
4. Why did The Independent change from a big paper to a smaller one?In 2003 it switched from a large broadsheet to a compact tabloid size. This made the paper easier to hold and read for modern readers.

Broadsheet: A large-format newspaper traditionally associated with serious news coverage and in-depth reporting.
Digital-First Strategy: A business approach prioritizing online platforms for content delivery and audience engagement.
Media Landscape: The overall environment of various forms of communication and information dissemination.
Editorial Stance: The stated or implied position or viewpoint of a newspaper on various issues.