SPECIAL PROGRAM in JOURNALISM I

Pretest for Quarter I (The School Paper)

Name: _________________________________ Date: _____________

Year and Section: ________________________

Concepts: School Paper and the contents of each, qualities of campus journalists
Content Standard: The learner understands that the knowledge of the history, code of ethics,
sections of the school paper and the contents of each guide the path to a sound journalism.
Performance Standard: The learner analyzes how the school paper sections and the contents
of each successfully transmit information and disseminate knowledge.

Part I. Identify the name of the school paper section in which each item would be found. Select
your answer from the given word pool below.

a. editorial b. feature c. front page d. literary e. opinion f. sports page

_________________1. an essay (by the student) about how to get high grades
_________________2. an article about the latest craze in teenage apparel
_________________3. an article about the world class athlete
_________________4. the latest and the most important event in the campus
_________________5. an open letter addressed to all students
_________________6. an article about high school intramurals
_________________7. an article about the latest news in the campus
_________________8. comments, suggestions, views, opinion of the staff about a significant
issue or event in the campus
_________________9. an interview with a teacher who received an award
_________________10. A poem written by a student

Part II. Directions: Read each paragraph carefully and encircle the letter of the word or group of
words that best completes each sentence.
A.
Lea Simplicio of IV-I poses as Student Mayor of Quezon City from November 21-
25, 2009. She was chosen as Student Mayor during the Students’ Convention held on
November 16-18, 2009 at the Quezon City Hall Conference room. Representatives from
the forty eight (48) high schools in Quezon City attended the conference.

11. Most likely, this paragraph is a part of a/an ____________________.

a. advance story b. bulletin c. straight news story d. sports story
12. The paragraph is an example of a ___________.
a. headline b. lead c. narrative d. support
13. Obviously, the news reporter covered this news from ____________.
a. experiments b. special reports c. teachers’ tips d. unusual going-ons
14. Further information about the details presented can be found in the ____ paragraph.
a. following b. preceding c. last d. same
15. Which of the following qualities is not observed in the paragraph?
a. brief and specific b. clearly organized c. slanted d. truthful and factual
16. Which of the ethical points in Journalism is not observed in the paragraph?
a. confidentiality of information b. fairness
c. objectivity d. subjectivity

B.
Young people should learn how and when to cry and laugh, what is worth crying about
and worth laughing about. It is no small value to see into the hearts of men, to know something
about his mystery, and to share in the creation of the happiest and best moments in life. All of
these moments ca best be shared and expressed in good writing…
from: “Good Writing” by Sister Scholastica

17. This article is best suited for ________.

a. guidance counselor b. language teacher
c. matured people d. young people

18. The expression “it is no small value” means _____________.

a. cheap b. important c. less important d. useless
19. The whole paragraph shows that the writer expresses a feeling of __________.
a. concern b. pride c. trust d. fear
20. The main idea of the paragraph is ___________.
a. when to laugh b. when to cry
c. what can be subject of good writing d. what mystery is hidden

21. This paragraph served as a/an _______________.

a. inspiration b. order c. reprimand d. request
22. This paragraph can best be found in school paper’s _______________ page.
a. front b. editorial c. feature d. literary

C.
SANTOS Wins Gold For Second Time
Aplaya High School Intramurals was held last week September 2-6, 2009 at the school
quadrangle. Representatives from all year levels competed in total of ten events.
The most famous event was the girls’ mile run. Champion Mikaela Santos of II-15 wins
gold the second time. All eyes were on her as she went up against Carol Reyes of IV-4 who was
the favorite of the spectators. Fortunately, she did it again with flying colors and she became the
undefeated CHAMPION…
 23. The writer of this article is most probably addressing the ________________.
a. general public b. professionals
c. students & teachers d. sports enthusiasts

24. In the article, one opinion-based sentence is __________.

a. All year levels competed.
b. Intramurals was held last week.
c. Mikaela Santos wins gold.
d. The most famous event was the girls’ mile run.

25. If you’re interested about articles or subjects like the one explored in the paragraph, then you
should look for the school paper’s _________ section.
a. editorial b. front page c. sports d. literary
26. “The most famous event was the girls’ mile run”, is a statement which clarifies the game’s
________________.
a. key people b. personal standout c. standing d. scores
27. The whole passage talks about Mikaela Santos _________.
a. as a student of Aplaya High School
b. as a student trasnsferee
c. the most famous student athlete
d. wins gold for the second time

D. Ethics in Journalism.

Directions: Match each quality of a journalist in presenting news as listed in Column A

with its meaning in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer.

A B

_______29. fair
a. sticking to facts
_______30. honors confidentiality b. honest journalist; detached; impersonal; presents
_______31. objective unprejudiced facts; not bias
c. respects rights of privacy; keeps some information
_______32. responsible off the record for a purpose
d. gives a true picture and uses balance reporting
_______33. truthful e. writes with dignity, good taste, and good
judgment; avoids sensationalism; serves as
constructive critic

Part III. Directions: Look closely at the picture/illustration and determine what life experience is
being depicted in it. Then, write the answers to the questions that follow.
 34. What is the picture/illustration about?
a. a materialistic student b. a student experimenting something
c. a student overburdened by projects d. a student enjoying internet games

35. Most likely, where can you find this picture/illustration?

a. comics section b. editorial page c. feature section d. sports page

36. What problem is being highlighted in the picture?

a. student’s accomplishments b. student’s concerns
c. student’s projects d. student’s progress

37. As hinted in the picture, who are mostly affected by this problem?
a. administrators b. parents c. teachers d. students

38. Which detail/element of the picture support your contention about this problem?
a. books b. PC c. peso sign d. list of projects

39. How can this problem be solved as hinted by the picture?

a. prayers b. relaxation c. time management d. research

Part IV. Writing.

Directions: Given the choice, write your views, ideas, and opinion on which three
qualities of a news reporter/campus journalist need to be practiced most. Give reasons for your
choice. Use paragraph form.

Please read!
My dear students, please do not fret over this pretest. This is only given to help me know you better and guide me
as well on our journey in Journalism 7. This is not an exam with a pass or fail mark, but is intended for me to have an idea
on how much you know about our next topics. So please relax, take your time and answer this truthfully. Thank you. 
-Ma’am Ivy