CHAPTER 4

 NEWS ITEM: PART 1, 2, AND 3

Hey everyone! It’s Aurora Putri Maheswari here again. Now that we’re in Chapter 4, we’re going to learn about something new — News Item. So, what exactly is a news item? Don’t worry, I’ll explain it in a simple and easy way. Basically, a news item is a short report about real events that just happened, and it helps us stay updated with what’s going on around us. Let’s dive in and find out more together!

What is a News Item?

A news item is a short text that tells us about a real event that just happened. It gives us important information about something interesting or important, like an accident, a celebration, or a new discovery. The main goal is to inform people quickly and clearly about what’s going on around them.

News items usually answer questions like:

• What happened?

• Where did it happen?

• When did it happen?

• Who was involved?

• Why or how did it happen?

Activity 1

Read part 1 (page 9-16) of the module below carefully.

1. Printed material → M. Bahan cetak
2. Social media → N. Media sosial
3. Up to date → F. Mutakhir
4. Voice → A. Suara
5. Pictures →B. Gambar
6. Studio → O. Tempat siaran
7. Live show → E. Siaran langsung
8. Broadcast →G. Menyiarkan
9. To inform → D. Menginformasikan
10. To entertain → C. Menghibur
11. Web-based →K. Berbasis jaringan
12. Hoaxs →I. Berita bohong
13. Headline→ J. Judul berita
14. News anchor→ H. Pembaca berita
15. Reporter→ L. Wartawan

1. Picture 1: Printed material, to inform
2. Picture 2: Up to date, digital, web-based to entertain, hoax
3. Up to date, voice/sound, to inform, studio
4. Live, video, to entertain, news anchor

Answer 

1. Headline 1: Health 
2. Headline 2: Politics
3. Headline 3: Sport 
4. Headline 4: Entertainment 
5. Headline 5: Education

Answer 

1. Headlines→Title: Gresik residents made to dig graves as punishment for not wearing face masks News Desk
2. Newsworthy event→tells the event in a summary form: Eight people in Gresik regency, East Java, were ordered by local authorities to dig graves for those who have died of COVID-19 as punishment for not wearing face masks in public.
3. Background→elaborate what happened, tell what caused the incident: There are only three available gravediggers at the moment, so 1 thought I might as well put these people to work with them," said Suyono as quoted by tribunnews.com on Wednesday, adding that local authorities made sure the health protocol violators did not participate in the burials.
4. Sources→comments by participants, witnesses, authorities, and experts involved in the event: Suyono

ANSWER

🔹 Direct Speech in Text 2

In the second text, we can find some direct speech where the speakers’ exact words are quoted using quotation marks.
For example:

• Suyono said, "There are only three available gravediggers at the moment, so I thought I might as well put these people to work with them."

• He also said, "Hopefully this can create a deterrent effect against violations."

• Another direct quote is from Adj. Pol. Comm. Moh. Nur Amin, who said, "We urge the public to wear face masks in accordance with the COVID-19 health protocols."

🔹 Indirect Speech in Text 2

Meanwhile, the indirect speech version is used to report what someone said without using quotation marks.
Here are some examples:

• Suyono explained that he gave punishment to those not wearing face masks by making them help dig graves.

• He also mentioned that the authorities made sure these violators were not involved in the actual burial process.

• In addition, he assigned two people for each grave — one to dig, and one to prepare the wooden boards.

Activity 4

Choose 1 news from any media and Write the explanation about your it in your blog

 Complete your blog with the video about it!

What Happened

In early August 2025, forest and land fires started again in Sumatra, especially in South Sumatra and Riau. The fires caused thick haze, making it hard to breathe and reducing visibility.

Why It Matters

Forest fires in Indonesia happen almost every year during the dry season. They are often caused by illegal land clearing for farming or palm oil. The smoke can affect not only Indonesia but also neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore.

What’s Being Done

The government has sent firefighters and water bombing helicopters. Local people are also helping to stop the fires.

TEST