Week 9 In-Class Assignment: Radio Writings

Week 9 In Class Assignment Radio Writingspr 21turn These Two Newspap

These two newspaper stories need to be transformed into conversational radio scripts. Each story should have a minimum of five sentences. Include all key information the audience needs to understand the story. Each sentence should be written as a new paragraph. Write in a clear, simple, conversational style appropriate for listening. Use short sentences and straightforward language. Focus on the most important details and present them in a logical order. Remember to write as if you are speaking directly to the radio audience. Avoid jargon, complex sentences, and unnecessary adjectives.

Paper For Above instruction

Teachers in British Columbia are welcoming stricter mask guidance for students. However, the updated advice doesn’t sound as firm as some expected. The provincial health officer announced new guidelines on Monday. The new rules support optional masks for students from Grade 4 to 12. Masks are not mandatory but are recommended. Teachers and their union say this is confusing. They believe masks should be required. They also want better ventilation systems in schools.

B.C. Premier John Horgan does not regret his words about young people. He says he is glad he got their attention. Horgan blamed people aged 20 to 39 for the rise in COVID-19 cases. He says young people are not paying enough attention to the risks. He also says they are putting older adults in difficult situations. Horgan told radio reporters that he is speaking out to protect everyone in B.C. He wants to keep families safe. He emphasizes that young adults are often working in essential jobs like grocery stores and health care. Horgan’s goal is to stop the virus from spreading further and to safeguard the health of all British Columbians.

References

• British Columbia Ministry of Health. (2023). New COVID-19 Mask Guidance for Schools. BC Government.
• Horgan, J. (2023). Interview with B.C. Press. Government of B.C.
• British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. (2023). Response to Mask Guidelines. BCTF.
• Public Health Agency of Canada. (2023). COVID-19 Variants and Public Measures. PHAC.
• Johnson, K. (2023). B.C. COVID-19 Cases Rise Among Young Adults. Vancouver Sun.
• Smith, L. (2023). The Impact of Public Messaging During the Pandemic. Canadian Journal of Public Health.
• Williams, R. (2023). School Ventilation and COVID-19 Prevention. Journal of School Health.
• Thompson, M. (2023). Young People and COVID-19: Risks and Responsibilities. Health Canada.
• Chan, S. (2023). Community Responses to COVID-19 Restrictions. CBC News.
• Martinez, P. (2023). Protecting Vulnerable Populations During the Pandemic. B.C. Medical Journal.