English Notes Chapter 3.6 – Newsflash Class 6 Maharashtra Board

1. What is News?

• News is information about important events happening around us.
• It can be about sports, politics, weather, science, accidents, achievements, or discoveries.
• News must be new, interesting, and important to people.

2. Sources of News

People get news from different sources like:

📺 Television (TV) – Gives live updates with videos.
📰 Newspapers – Provides detailed information about past events.
📻 Radio – Gives short and quick news updates.
📱 Internet and Social Media – Provides fast and worldwide news.
📢 News Reporters – Collect and share news with the public.

3. What is a Headline?

• A headline is the title of a news article.
• It is short and gives the main idea of the news.
• Example: “India Wins Cricket World Cup!”

4. Why is a Date Given in News?

• A date tells when the news happened.
• It helps people know if the news is recent or old.

5. Difference Between Newspaper and TV News

6. How Do We Get News So Fast?

• News travels quickly because of technology like satellites, the internet, and mobile networks.
• Reporters and journalists send updates from different places using cameras, phones, and computers.

7. What Makes News? (News vs. Non-News)

✔ News Example:

✔ “A new planet is discovered in space!” (Important event)
✔  “A student won a gold medal in the Olympics!” (Big achievement)

❌ Non-News Example:

🚫 “A boy ate a sandwich for lunch.” (Not important)
🚫 “A girl bought a new pen.” (A normal event)

8. Key Words and Meanings