Riddle of the black panther: evidence against

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There is a story going around that a black panther is roaming the bush
near the town of Flotsam. You are a reporter working for a TV station.
You have been asked to do a story on the rumour.

Before you begin, try to get a photo of the panther. See how many
times you can photograph it before the time runs out.

Score: 0

Time left: 60

Time's up! You took 0 photographs.
Select Next to start work.

Meeting room

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We've heard a wild story about a black
panther roaming around in the bush near
Flotsam. They're saying that it's terrifying
the town.

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We want you to do a story on it. Show the
viewers that there's no black panther at all -
it's just a silly story someone's spreading
around.

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Go first to our video library. Look at our items
on the black panther story.

Find the five items that will work best to show
viewers that there is no black panther
roaming around in the bush near Flotsam.

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Each item has
questions to help
you decide whether
to use that item.
Good luck!

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Here's what you need to do:

Select the items that show there is no
truth in the black panther story.
Arrange the items to make them fit your
storyline.
Write the script.

Video library

Select the computer screen to
choose items to use in your story.

Video library

Search:

Black panther

Video library computer

Police officer

Flotsam resident

Panther spotter

Panther roar

Panther video

Paw print

Panther photo

News paper report

Panther information

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Select each item about the black panther.

Choose the five items that support your :
there is no black panther near
Flotsam. It is just a . Remember, you are choosing the five items that work best with your : there is no black panther near Flotsam. It is just a .

Good work. You now have five items.

You haven't checked all of the items. Are you sure
these are your final sections?

Good work. You now have all of your items.

Good work. You now have the five best items.

Select Next to start putting your story together.

To remove an item from your list, select the tick to next to it.

Select an new item from the list to continue.

Is there a panther out there? Who knows?

The shop owners love it because it brings
in tourists. I liked things better before. Now
it's all thrill-seekers and traffic jams here in
Flotsam.

The other night i was just going
to bed when i heard a rustle ...
a scuffling noise. I looked
outside and saw a pair of
hungry, glowing eyes just a few
centimetres away.

Then the creature growled at
me. I slammed the window and
screamed!

Hi, I'm Joe, I'm a new
member of the Panther
Spotter's Club. and I really
enjoy it. I've made lots of
friends - it's not so lonely
around here anymore.

I've heard about sightings at
Wombat Flats. They say the
panther appears at dawn. I'd
love to see it one day soon.

Question

Does the police officer believe there's a black panther near Flotsam?

'The shop owners love it' suggests that the shop owners are:

Would you like to have the police officer in your ?

So are you going to use this police officer in your ?

Describe this resident's statement.

Does the resident sound sure that she saw a black panther?

The high-angle shot of the resident's face makes her look:

So, are you going to use this resident in your ?

Is Joe repeating or about the black panther?

How does Joe sound?

What will Joe look like to most viewers?

So, are you going to include Joe in your ? Use your checklist to help you decide.

Listen to the crowd noise in the background. Where was this likely to have been recorded?

If you used this , would you use all of it or only part of it?

If you used the panther roar, would you make it loud or soft?

So, are you going to use the panther roar in your ? (Remember, you can the later.)

This video shows:

How would you describe the in this video?

Can you be sure that this is a genuine video of a black panther taken near Flotsam?

So, are you going to use the panther video in your ?

Could an image of a paw print help you tell your story?

Is this a or a of the paw print?

If you used this , would you the flowers?

So, are you going to use the paw print in your ? (Remember, you can it later.) Use your checklist to help you decide.

Is the black panther in this image or in a nearby zoo?

Is this a or a of the black panther?

Does the black panther look threatening or harmless?

So, are you going to use this photo in your ? use your checklist to help you decide.

What does Eva Watson think about the black panther story?

Is this a report?

Why has the photo of the paw print been used?

So, are you going to use this report in your ? Use your checklist to help you decide.

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Editing room

Welcome to the editing room. This is where you
will prepare your items and arrange them into a
TV

Select the computer to start creating your
segment. Select the computer to create your segment
again.

Editing room

Content editor

Here are your five items.

Select one item to start preparing your .

You have now prepared your five items.

Select Next to place them in order.

Here is the original and an version of the
item.

Select the version that will work better to your
viewers that there is no black panther near
Flotsam. It is just a .

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Edited version

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Storyline editor

Place your items in the best order to tell your story.

Move each item to where you think it fits best. When you're
finished, select Done.

STORYLINE

Storyline editor

Play your TV to see whether it
tells your story.

If you want to change the of an item, select Content editor
To change the order of your items, select Storyline editor
When you're happy with your
, select Next.

Title

Opening
statement

Final
statement

You've put the items in order.

Now you need to select a title and prepare the script.

The title and script should viewers that there's
no black panther near Flotsam- It's just a
.

Title
First, choose a title for your segment.

Which of these titles best suggests that the black
panther near Flotsam is just a ?

Opening statement
What do you want Steve to stay in his opening
statement?

Steve's opening statement must grab viewers'
attention and immediately on the
black panther .

Which statement does this best?

Police officer
Select the best statement to introduce the police
officer.

Flotsam resident
Select the best sentence to introduce the
Flotsam resident.

Panther spotter
Select the best statement to introduce Joe,
the panther spotter.

Panther roar
Select the best sentence to introduce the black panther's roar.

Panther video
Select the best statement to introduce the black panther video.

Paw print
Select the best statement to introduce this photo of a paw print.

Panther photo
Select the best statement to introduce this photo of the black
panther.

Newspaper report
Select the best statement to introduce this newspaper report.

Final statement
The final statement should drive home the . that there is no
black panther around Flotsam - it's just a .

Your TV is finished!

Select Submit to present your story to the
Tonight with Steve team.

Select Play

You've done quite well for a first attempt.

Congratulations on a great TV segment!

But we're not sure that you've used the best items for your storyline.

Your images and words really drive home
the storyline that there is no black panther
on the loose near Flotsam. It's just a rumour.

Or perhaps you need to check the script again and see if you can improve it.

You knew what evidence to use and what
to leave out. You've shown us that you
know how current affairs television works.

Go back and try again. This time we'll give you some tips about the best times and the best script.

Steve really loves your segment!

Thanks for all your help putting together
the evidence!

Welcome to the Channel 6 meeting room.

The producers of Tonight with Steve want you to do a story
about the black panther rumour for this very popular current
affairs show.

The story is so big that even Steve is at the meeting.

Your checklist
Use this checklist to help you find the items with the
best words, images and sounds for your . You
can the items later to make them work even better.

What sorts of words do I need?

witness reports that on the black panther story
words and phrases that suggest there is no black panther near Floatsam

What sorts of words do I need?

small, unthreatening cat images
interesting-looking who viewers won't believe.
bright, cheerful that won't frighten viewers

What sorts of words do I need?

bright, cheerful voices
calm voices
voices
a with a clear meaning

If you're correct, she says something that
means 'There is definitely a panther.' That
wouldn't support your .

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If you're correct, she says something that
means she's not sure. That would support
your .

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If you're correct, the shop owners might be
spreading a just to bring in tourists.
That would support your !

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If you're correct, the police officer's statement
contains evidence that the shop owners are
kind to the black panther.

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You could be right. Most viewers would
believe what police officers say.

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Are you sure about this? Police officers are
usually .

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If you're correct, most viewers would believe
that she really saw a black panther. That
wouldn't support your .

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Think about whether 'scuffling' and 'hungry,
glowing eyes' are boring words or exciting
action words.

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Does she use words such as 'perhaps' or 'I
think' that tell you she isn't sure?

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Does she use strong, active verbs that
suggest she is sure?

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If you're correct, this will make viewers feel
sorry for her. Do you want that?

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If you're correct, she looks bigger than she
would be in real life.

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If you're correct, Joe knows for sure where the
black panther is. That wouldn't support your
.

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If you're correct, Joe's statement sounds like
he has only heard about the panther. This
would on the story.

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If you're correct, Joe is really enjoying all the
fuss about the black panther.

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If you're correct, viewers might take Joe
seriously and believe his .

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Experts usually dress and speak quite
and present .

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If you're correct, most viewers would enjoy
Joe but wouldn't take him seriously.

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If you're correct, this would
suggest that the black panther is safely
behind bars.

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Think about whether crowds would be this
close to a black panther in the bush.

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Will all of this viewers
that there isn't a black panther
near Flotsam?

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If you're correct, using a part of the sound
effect supports your better than the
whole.

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Loud noises usually startle viewers. Is that
what you want to do?

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A soft roar would make the panther sound
less threatening. Would that support your
?

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The black panther's actions tell you whether
you're correct.

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If you're correct, the action of the black
panther and the colours of the would
make viewers feel nervous.

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If you're correct, the action of the black
panther and the colours of the would make viewers feel happy and comfortable.

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You need to see evidence in the video that
this is near Flotsam.

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If viewers might think this is near Flotsam,
perhaps you shouldn't use this item.

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Steve could suggest to viewers that this is not
a panther's paw print.

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In a , the camera seems to be only a
few centimetres away form the .

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In a , the camera seems to be a
normal distance from the . You can
see some of the .

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Think about whether having the flowers in the
picture makes the paw print look smaller.

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If you're correct, the family in the photo is in
great danger.

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If you're correct, the family in the photo is
quite safe.

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If you're correct, the camera should seem very
close to the black panther.

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If you're correct, the photo should show
several clearly.

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If you're correct, the black panther looks calm.

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If you're correct, the report contains and
quotes experts.

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If you're correct, Eva Watson wants to frighten
her readers.

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If you're correct, Eva Watson wants readers to
see the paw print as well as read about it.

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If you're correct, the report contains mainly
.

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If you're correct, her report should contain
that show she is nervous.

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If you're correct, there will be no
. The language will be
.

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If you're correct, this statement suggests that the shop owners are spreading about the black panther. Select Check if you'd like to look again.
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This text tells viewers that the police officer isn't happy but does it on the black panther story? Select Check if you'd like to look again.
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Incorrect.

Correct!

'Who knows' tells you that the police officer
isn't sure whether there is a panther near
Flotsam.

Incorrect.

The police officer is saying that the shop
owners 'love' the black panther story because
it is making them money. Correct.

The police officer is suggesting that the shop
owners 'love' the black panther because it is
making them money. That would support your

Incorrect.

A police officer would be a witness. Correct.

Viewers usually believe what police officers
say.

Incorrect.

The police officer casts doubt on the black
panther story. This supports your . Correct.

The police officer casts doubt on the black
panther story. Most viewers would believe
what police officers say.

Incorrect.

The resident describes a frightening
experience in an exciting, way. This
doesn't support your . Correct!

The resident's statement uses exciting action
words that make it sound scary.

Incorrect.

She uses strong, active verbs to describe
what happened. She is sure she saw a black
panther. Correct.

The resident was so sure that she saw a black
panther's 'hungry, glowing eyes' that she
'slammed the window and screamed'.

Incorrect.

This high-angle shot makes the resident look
small and frightened. Correct.

High-angle shots can make someone look
small, weak or frightened. Viewers would feel
sorry for such a person.

Incorrect.

Most viewers would believe this
witness and feel sorry for her. You don't want
that! Correct.

The resident is witness who would
viewers that there's a black panther
near Flotsam. You don't want to do that!

Incorrect.

Joe is just repeating what other have told
him. Correct.

'I've heard about' and 'They say' tell us that
Joe is just repeating .

Incorrect.

The sound of Joe's voice tells you that he is
having a lot of fun with the black panther
story. He isn't scared. Correct.

Joe is having a lot of fun, so he sounds bright
and cheerful. He is not at all scared of the
black panther.

Incorrect.

Most viewers expect experts to dress and
speak . Correct.

Most viewers would smile at Joe's odd
appearance and speech, but wouldn't take his
opinion seriously.

Incorrect.

You should use Joe because he's spreading
and he's not a witness. That
supports your . Correct.

Joe is not presenting and he doesn't
look . He would help you to show
that it is just a silly .

Incorrect.

Crowds do not gather around black panthers
in the wild. Correct.

You might find a crowd close to a panther at a
zoo.

Incorrect.

The first part of this is scary, so it
does not support your . Correct.

The crowd noises suggest that the black
panther is safely behind bars in a zoo, not on
the loose near Flotsam.

Incorrect.

Frightening viewers with a loud roar doesn't
support your . Correct.

A soft roar will make the panther story seem
less likely.

Incorrect.

You should use this . Using all of
it will suggest that the black panther is safely
behind bars, not near Flotsam. Correct.

Using all of this will suggest that
the black panther is safely behind bars. That
will support your .

Incorrect.

You can see ripples in the creek water where
the black panther drinks. Correct.

The black panther drinks from the creek and
then jumps over it to avoid getting wet.

Incorrect.

The dark forest and water and the grey
shadows would make most viewers shiver
with cold and fear. Correct.

The dark forest and water and the grey
shadows would make most viewers shiver
with cold and fear. You don't want them to do
that!

Incorrect.

Correct.

There is nothing on screen to suggest that this
video was taken anywhere near town.

Incorrect.

Correct.

The video makes the panther look big and
threatening as it prowls through the woods -
perhaps near Flotsam. That doesn't support
your .

Incorrect.

Television needs images to tell a story
and Steve could suggest to viewers that this is
just a domestic cat's paw print. Correct.

Televisions needs visuals to tell a story and
Steve could suggest to viewers that this is just
a domestic cat's paw print.

Incorrect.

The camera is not close enough for a
. Correct.

This shows a paw print in a
garden.

Incorrect.

Don't the flowers. They make the paw
print look smaller, so the black panther
seems silly. Correct.

The bright, cheerful flowers make the paw
print look smaller, which makes the black
panther seem silly.

Incorrect.

Steve can suggest that this is a domestic cat's
paw print in garden . Correct.

Steve could suggest that this is a domestic cat's
paw print in garden .

Incorrect.

Correct.

The panther is safely behind bars in zoo.

Incorrect.

The camera is too far away from the
to be a . Correct.

This shows a family looking
at a panther in a cage at the zoo.

Incorrect.

Correct.

The black panther's eyes are shining with
anger. Just as well it is behind bars!

Incorrect.

Television needs visuals, and this photo
shows a black panther behind bars, not in the
wild. Correct.

This photo shows a black panther safely
behind bars, not near
Flotsam.

Incorrect.

Correct.

The writer gives about where the
panther is, quoting two experts.

Incorrect.

Correct.

Eva Watson has presented an report
that doesn't reveal her opinion.

Incorrect.

The report does not contain scary words, so
Eva Watson probably does not want to scare
her readers. Correct.

This is probably Dr Pathan's photo, which Eva
Watson mentions in her report.

Incorrect.

You don't want to give viewers
evidence that a black panther is
near Flotsam! Correct.

Don't use this evidence. It is too , so it
doesn't support your .

Acknowledgements

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The audio files of a leopard growling and outdoor crowd sounds
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http://www.sonomic.com.

If you're correct, this statement suggests that
the shop owners are spreading about
the black panther.

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This text tells viewers that the police officer
isn't happy but does it on the black
panther story?

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Correct.

You want to suggest that shop owners are
spreading the black panther in order
to bring in tourists.

Incorrect

This statement is too short to on
the black panther story.

If you're correct, your viewers will want to see
that the woman is inside her house.

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If you're correct, this will make
viewers thing that this resident is not in
danger.

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If everything that Joe says casts doubt on the
panther story, use should use it all.

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This makes Joe sound and the
sound like a fact. Is this what you
want?

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Correct.

This shows that Joe is not an expert.
He is just spreading because
he enjoys talking about the black panther.

Incorrect.

You want viewers to hear Joe say 'I've heard
about' and 'They say' because this tells them
he's just repeating .

Does all of the suggest that the
black panther is safely behind bars?

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If you're correct, viewers would think that the
black panther was safely behind bars in a zoo.

Select Check if you'd like to listen again.
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Correct.

This tells viewers that the black
panther is safely behind bars, not
near Flotsam.

Incorrect.

Leaving out the crowdnoise makes the roar
scarier. You don't want to do that.

If you're correct, viewers need to see the
panther arriving, drinking and then running away.

Select Check if you'd like to look again.
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If you're correct, viewers only need to see the
panther arriving and drinking from the creek.

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This could be a domestic cat's paw print in a
garden. Is that what you want?

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This paw print looks quite big. Is that what you
want?

Select Check if you'd like to look again.
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Correct.

Steve could tell viewers that this is the paw
print of a domestic cat.

Incorrect.

This paw print looks bigger than the other
. You should not use this one.

Viewers can see that the black panther is
safely behind bars. Is that what you want?

Select Check if you'd like to look again.
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This is a scary image of a black panther on
the loose, about to attack. Is that what you
want?

Select Check if you'd like to look again.
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Correct.

This image suggests that there is no black
panther near Flotsam because it
is shown behind bars.

Incorrect.

You don't want your viewers to think that the
black panther is . They might
believe the black panther .

If you're correct, viewers need to see the paw
print in order to understand what's going on.

Select Check if you'd like to look again.
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If you're correct, the paw print doesn't help
viewers to understand what is going on.

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This is a good title if you want your viewers to
make up their own minds about the black
panther story.

The word 'danger' will worry your viewers and
lead them to believe the black panther story.

The word 'silly' is an opinion adjective that
encourages viewers to laugh at the black
panther story.

Incorrect.

You want viewers to believe that there is no
black panther near Flotsam. It is just a
.

Incorrect.

You want viewers to believe that there is no
black panther near Flotsam. It is just a
.

Correct.

This title suggests that viewers should laugh
at the black panther story, so it supports your
.

'Silly story' tells viewers not to believe the
story. Is that what you want to do?

The word 'stalks' will scare your viewers and
they may believe the story. Is that what you
want them to do?

This statement is about holiday spots. Is that
how you want your introduced?

Correct.

This statement sets up your well and
tells viewers what to think.

Incorrect.

You do not want to scare your viewers. You
want to on the black panther story.

Incorrect.

Holidays have nothing to do with your

The verb 'protect' suggests danger and the adjectives 'brave' and 'poor' suggest that we should feel story for the people of Flotsam.

This statement prepares viewers to blame the Flotsam shop owners for the .

This is a simple statement that doesn't
a point of view.

Incorrect.

You don't want viewers to feel sorry for the
people of Flotsam.

Correct.

Steve tells viewers it's a 'silly story' and infers
that the police officer is blaming the shop
owners.

Incorrect.

You don't want viewers to feel sorry for the
people of Flotsam.

This is a calm, relaxed sentence.

Do you want your viewers to makeup their
own minds about the black panthe story?

The adjectives 'poor' and 'terrorised' would
make viewers feel sorry for the resident. Is
that what you want?

The word 'terrible' will make viewers feel
nervous about the black panther. Do you
want to do that?

This tells viewers that Joe's are true.
Do you want to do that?

'Weird' and 'gossip' are insulting words that
will make viewers laugh at joe.

Incorrect.

You don't want to scare viewers. You want to
on the black panther .

Incorrect.

You don't want viewers to believe Joe's
.

Correct.

This statement will signal to viewers not to
take Joe and the black panther story
seriously.

This statement implies that there's no panther
near Flotsam.

'Spine chilling' is a great opinion adjective to
make viewers nervous.

This statement is calm and .

Correct.

The noisy crowd and soft panther growl tell
viewers that the black panther is behind bars,
not around Flotsam.

Incorrect.

This statement would scare viewers and
make them believe there is a panther on the
loose. You don't want to do that!

Incorrect.

This clam, statement doesn't support your .

These two short sentences sound very
confident and emotional.

This calm statement admits that there is a
black panther .

This question invites viewers to make up their
own minds.

This statement tells viewers that this is only a
domestic cat's paw print.

This is a calm informative statement. Does it
support your ?

This would make viewers laugh but would it
support your ?

Correct.

Steve is implying that this is not the paw print
of a black panther.

Incorrect.

A photograph from a library book is boring
television, but viewers might believe it. You
don't want that!

Incorrect.

This statement suggests that this is a paw
print of a big, dangerous cat - perhaps a
black panther. You don't want to suggest that!

Steve is scaring viewers here. Is that what
you want?

Steve is telling viewers that the panther is
behind bars. Is that what you want?

If you're correct, the family is the most
important part of this photo for your story.

Incorrect.

You want to on the black panther
story, not scare viewers.

Correct.

You want viewers to believe that the panther
is behind bars, not near Flotsam.

Incorrect.

Your story is about the black panther, not
about the family.

Do you want viewers to learn about a
black panther near Flotsam?

Do you want viewers to listen to these
experts?

Does Eva Watson express an opinion?

Think about whether calling the black panther
'a silly rumour' supports your .

Think about whether 'let's hope there's no
truth' the black panther
strongly enough.

Think about whether you want viewers to be
worried about the Flotsamites.

Correct.

This statement supports your . It
should leave viewers feeling safe and
laughing at the 'silly rumour'.

Incorrect.

steve is saying he isn't sure whether there is
a black panther or not. That
doesn't support your .

Incorrect.

You don't want to worry viewers into believing
in the black panther story. That doesn't
support your .

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segment: a story in a television current affairs
program. Most current affairs programs have four
or five segments, each on a different topic.

edit: to select part of a sound effect or piece of
film, cutting out what you don't want to use, or to
change in some way

cast doubt: suggest that something isn't true

witness: someone who sees or hears something
happen

settings: the place where action happens or
something is seen

audible: loud enough for you to hear and
understand it

sound effect: a natural or created sound used in
film, radio and television

storyline: the way we shape a story; the story we
tell

on the loose: free, roaming around instead of being
in a cage

rumour: gossip; a story people are spreading
without facts to support it

credible: something or someone you can believe; reliable

facts: things that are true; things that really happened

formally: officially; in a dignified, serious way

convince: make people believe

atmosphere: feeling or mood in a place; for example, a spooky atmosphere in a forest or a worm, friendly atmosphere in a room

close-up: a photo that shows something very near the camera, usually making it look larger than in real life

medium shot: a photo that shows something at a normal distance form the camera, including the thing being photographed in part of the setting

subject: the person, animal or object that is being photographed or filmed

visual: a photograph film or image

edit out: to remove or cut out something from an image when you are editing your segment

medium long shot: a short that shows several different things in a foreground and background

Sweeping statements: exaggeration, something said without talking all fact into account

opinion adjectives: an adjective that shows what someone things or feels about something; for example, a beautiful scene, a scary animal

factual: presenting facts rather than expressing an opinion

version: a copy or form of something

edited: changed in some way

objective: Not expressing and opinion or emotion

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imply: to suggest something without saying it directly.

realistic: lifelike, like in real life

denies: says it isn't true

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