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JOURNALISTIC TEXT : VLOGS AND DOCUMENTARIES

I. Introduction of documentary

Documentary texts are a particular form of journalistic text that aim to provide a comprehensive and balanced account of an issue or topic. Typically produced for a mass audience, documentaries use a variety of elements such as interviews, footage, and voiceovers to tell a story and offer an opinion on a particular issue. In this introduction, we will take a closer look at the characteristics and strengths of documentary texts, as well as some of the challenges they pose.

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Documentaries serve several purposes, including:

1. Education - Documentaries inform and educate viewers about specific subjects, events, or issues.

2. Advocacy: - They can advocate for social or political change by shedding light on important causes or injustices.

3. Awareness - Documentaries raise

awareness about lesser-known topics, bringing attention to various societal, environmental, or cultural issues.

4.Historical Preservation - They capture and preserve historical events, traditions, or cultural practices for future generations.

5. Entertainment - Documentaries entertain and engage audiences through compelling storytelling and exploration of real-life events or phenomena.

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1. Complexity and depth: Due to the use of interviews, footage, and voiceovers, documentary texts are able to present complex and nuanced issues in a way that offers greater depth and understanding for the viewer.

2. Fact-based: Documentary texts aim to provide objective and factually-based accounts of an issue, often through the use of multiple perspectives and voices.

3. Narration: Documentary texts often use off-screen narration to provide context and additional information for the viewer, as well as to structure the narrative.

4. Visual elements: Documentary texts are often highly reliant on visual elements, such as footage and interviews, to convey meaning and information to the viewer.

5. Emotional engagement: Documentary texts often use emotional elements such as music, lighting, and editing to engage the viewer on an emotional level and evoke a particular reaction or perspective on the issue being explored.

6. Timelessness: Documentary texts are often seen as timeless and can continue to offer valuable insights even years after they were created.

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A vlog, or ‘video blog,’ is a digital record of ideas and thoughts published and shared in video format. People who engage in creating and posting vlogs on social media and other platforms are known as vloggers.

Vlogs can be created on various topics and niches, such as social issues, health and wellness, lifestyle, current affairs, comics, marketing, etc. The video of a vlog typically comprises supporting images, texts, and other valuable resources.

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TASK I. Identify whether the given passage is a "Vlog" or "Documentary"

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TASK I. Identify whether the given passage is a "Vlog" or "Documentary"

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Identify whether the given passage is a "Vlog" or a "Documentary"

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Identify whether the given passage is a "Vlog" or a "Documentary"

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The purposes of vlogs typically include

1. Personal Expression - Vlogs serve as a platform for individuals to express their thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on various topics.

2. Entertainment - Vlogs entertain and engage audiences through storytelling, humor, travel experiences, or lifestyle content.

3. Connection - Vloggers use their content to connect with viewers, build communities, and share relatable experiences.

4. Education - Vlogs can inform and educate viewers about specific skills, hobbies, or experiences, serving as a source of knowledge or guidance.

5. Promotion - Vlogs are used to promote products, services, or other content, often by influencers or content creators.

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While vlogging covers a wide range of topics and styles, there are the main types of vlogs that gained popularity in the last years:

Personal Vlogs: These types of personal videos document an individual’s daily life. Lifestyle vlogs usually feature activities such as cooking, shopping, travel, exercise, and more. The aim of lifestyle vlogging is to inspire viewers by giving them a glimpse into the everyday lives of their favorite influencers and content creators.

Vlogs about Awareness: These vlogs specialize in reporting news and giving commentary on important topics.

Promotion Vlogs: Such video blogs are dedicated to reviewing products, services, or experiences. Reviewers will typically share an honest assessment of their experience, giving viewers honest feedback on the product or service being reviewed.

Educative vlogs: These videos are educational in nature and provide viewers with information on a variety of topics, such as history, science, art, and much more.

Entertainment Vlogs: This type of video allows vloggers to create comedic skits or sketches for their viewers’ entertainment.

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Identify whether the given set of pictures are "Vlogs" or "Documentaries"

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Identify whether the given set of pictures are "Vlogs" or "Documentaries"

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TASK II. Identify whether the given set of pictures are "Vlogs" or "Documentaries"

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TASK II. Identify whether the given set of pictures are "Vlogs" or "Documentaries"

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By examining these two forms of visual texts, learners have recognized the potential of vlogs and documentaries to inform, entertain, and evoke emotions, highlighting the diverse ways in which visual media can shape perspectives, provoke thought, and inspire action.

This lesson encourages learners to embrace the art of storytelling, whether through personal vlogs or thought-provoking documentaries, as a means to connect, educate, and influence audiences in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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YOU DID IT! YOU'VE LEARNED SOMETHING NEW!

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YOU DID IT! YOU'VE LEARNED SOMETHING NEW!

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Through the exploration of vlogs and documentaries, learners have grasped the significance of narrative techniques, visual elements, and audience engagement strategies in conveying compelling stories effectively. This lesson has underscored the power of authenticity, creativity, and storytelling prowess in captivating and resonating with diverse audiences across different platforms.