The Times - Language and Representations

Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers?

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?

3) What is the main story on the inside page of the Times CSP edition and how is it constructed to appeal to Times readers? 

4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?

Representations

1) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the main story on the front page?

2) What representations of Britain can be found on the front of the Times?

3) How are the super rich represented on the Times front page?

4) How is climate change represented as an issue in the Times? Are there similarities or differences with how it is represented in the Daily Mirror?

5) What representations can you find in the inside pages of the Times CSP? Focus on headlines, articles and images.

Grade 8/9 extension tasks

Read this feature on how UK newspapers report on climate change as an issue. What does it suggest about how climate change is represented and can you find any reference to the Times? 

If you're interested in this topic, this Wikipedia page outlines media coverage of climate change over the last 30 years.