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What is News? — Study Plan

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

A step-by-step study plan for What is News?, Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication: what to learn first, what to practise and when.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Definition of News, Difference Between News and Information, What Makes News? The 5Ws and 1H.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 45 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to What is News? after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • News is a report of a recent event.
  • It must be something previously unknown to the public.
  • News is shared through various media like newspapers, TV, radio, and the internet.
  • Information is routine and expected.
  • News is unexpected and new.
  • News value is added when there is a change or impact.
  • The 5Ws are: Who, What, When, Where, Why.
  • The 1H is: How.
  • A news story must answer all six questions to be complete.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Any new information is considered news.

The word 'NEWS' stands for North, East, West, South.

If a story is interesting, it must be news.

Memory Tips

Definition of News

The 5 Ws and 1 H of News

Timeliness in News

Impact as a News Value

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in What is News? for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication?
Key topics in What is News? include Definition of News, Difference Between News and Information, What Makes News? The 5Ws and 1H, News Values. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise What is News? for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on What is News?. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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