2014 fall journalism agenda and targets
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Daily Agenda and Targets for JournalismTRANSCRIPT
Journalism
Fall 2014
Slide 1
Class 1
Sept. 4, 2014
Slide 2
Class 1 • Sept. 4, 2014
• Name Cards– First name big
– Second name small
– Be creative!
• What is journalism
• Journalism Bingo
• Ice Breaker Interviews???
Objectives
• Meet teacher
• Meet other students
• Find out about class
• Develop interviewing techniques by talking to new people.
Slide 3
Day 1
@ CHS all day
Day 2
@ Schellenberg
Period 5
Period 6
(only first part)
@ CHS
Period 7
Period 8
After School Slide 4
Need Extra Help• Make a before class appointment @
Schellenberg
• Or
• Make 3:45 p.m. appointment after
school @ Schellenberg
Slide 6
Slide 7
What is journalism?
• Finding news
• Writing about news
• Publishing news
• Broadcasting news
Slide 8
What is news?
• Definition varies from person to person
• Will spend time exploring how people see news.
• Find out how decisions are made on what appears in news.
Slide 9
What will we be doing?• Determining Newsworthiness (elements of
news)
• Formulating question strategies
• Conducting an interview
• Writing ledes
• Writing nut grafs
• Writing stories
Slide 10
Need for class• 2GB USB Thumb drive
(at least)
• 1 ream plain paper (for laser printer)
Slide 11
Class 2
Sept. 8, 2014
Slide 12
Class 2 • 9/8/14
• Name Cards
• Class Norms
• Ice Breaker Interviews
• Introduce:– Current Events Journals &
Discussion
Lecture:
• Good Journalism
Homework:
• Class Contract, Thumb Drive
Objectives
• Conduct Ice Breaker Interviews
• Develop interviewing techniques by talking to new people.
• Explain Current Events Discussion
• Listen to presentation on journalism history.
Slide 13
Need for class• 2GB USB Thumb drive
(at least)
• 1 ream plain paper (for laser printer)
Slide 14
• Take note of 3 most important news items
• Get the gist* of the item
*gist: the substance or essence of a speech or
text; main points
Slide 15
Remember to think 5W+H+W
1. Who
2. What
3. When
4. Where
5. Why
6. How
7. WOW! o
Types
1. International
2. National
3. State
4. Local
5. Sports
6. WeatherSlide 16
Class 3
Sept. 10, 2014
Slide 17
Class 3 • 9/10/14
• Name Cards
• Quick Discussion:– Current Events
• Lecture:
• Good Journalism
Homework:
• Remember Thumb Drive need next class
• Prepare to write story about self in class on Friday (due end of period)
• Develop understanding of news stories.
• Become aware of journalism history
• Listen to presentation on journalism history.
Slide 18
Class 4
Sept. 12, 2014
Slide 19
Class 4 • Sept. 12, 2014
• Name Cards
• Assign Computers
• Instructions:
– Logon
– Using MS Word for stories
• Headers
• Body text
• Assignment:
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Due end of period
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of stories for class
• Create a “news style” story demonstrating writing– In past tense
– Third person
Slide 20
Handing in Typed Assignments• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Slide 22
Class 5
Sept. 16, 2014
Slide 23
Class 5 • Sept. 16, 2014
• Current Events
• Assign Computers
• Instructions:– Logon & create header in Word
• Assignment: Continued
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Due end of period
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of stories for class
• Create a “news style” story demonstrating writing– In past tense
– Third person
Slide 24
Handing in Typed Assignments• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Slide 26
Class 6
Sept. 18, 2014
Slide 27
Class 6 • Sept. 18, 2014
• Current Events
• Instructions:– Logon & create header in Word
• Assignment: Continued
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Share story with another to edit
• Peer edits are in green ink
• Mick (EID) are in purple ink
• Emily (Feature Ed.) are in pink
• Stratt are in orange ink
– Due end of period
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of stories for class
• Create a “news style” story demonstrating writing– In past tense
– Third person
Slide 28
Handing in Typed Assignments• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Slide 30
Class 7
Sept. 22, 2014
Slide 31
Class 7 • Sept. 22, 2014
• Current Events
• Instructions:– Have Mick/Emily edit & then fnish
assignment
• Assignment: Continued
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Share story with another to edit
• Peer edits are in green ink
• Mick (EID) are in purple ink
• Emily (Feature Ed.) are in pink
• Stratt are in orange ink
– Due end of period — no extentions
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of stories for class
• Create a “news style” story demonstrating writing– In past tense
– Third person
Slide 32
Handing in Typed Assignments• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Slide 34
Homework• Size: 22 by 28 inches minimum
• Include all nine elements of
news.1. Timeliness
2. Prominence
3. Consequence
4. Proximity
5. Change
6. Concreteness
7. Personality
8. Rarity
9. Conflict
• For each of the elements– 1. Give a brief explanation
– 2. Show an example from the
current news
– 3. Indicate (circle) how the stories
you have chosen meet each
element
• Remember to write your name
and period on your poster
Slide 35
Elements of News Poster
Requirements• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category
Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.Slide 37
Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Tell how your news
item fits the Element
of News you chose.
Class 8
Sept. 24, 2014
Slide 39
Class 8 • Sept. 24, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Reading:• Elements of News
• Break into assigned color groups of up to 6
• Follow directions; 1 side individual read & take notes
• 2nd side group discuss & take notes
• Duee end of period
Homework:
Poster “Elements of News”due next class (Monday)
• Evaluate articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use elements of news when presenting news.
• Prepare to create poster showing examples of elements of news.
Elements of News ReadingBasic Directions
• Break into assigned color groups of up to 6
• Follow on paper directions;
– 1st side individual read & take notes
– 2nd side group discuss, compare/contrast & take notes
• Due end of period
Folders contain A. “Twelve Factors in
Newsworthiness”
B. “Elements of News”
C. “A Crash Course in
Newsworthiness: A Citizen
Journalist’s Guide to What
Makes News News”
D. “Learning to assess news value
with the Elements of News?
E. “Working With the News Media”
F. What is News? Handout 1
“Eleven Elements of
Newsworthy News”
G. “Elements of News” ChartSlide 41
Reading FormPage 3
Group Response
Slide 42
Reading FormPage 3
Group Response
Slide 43
• After your team members have
finished filling out their Individual
Response Form, then compare
your articles together with your
group.
• Remember not all articles will
have the same information and
not all information is consistent
with American journalism
standards.
• Your job is to find out the
similarities and differences
contained in the articles related
to each box.
• Write the groups findings on to
this paper.
• Describe the differences in the
key
• Read your article and fill in the
boxes below following the
directions contained in each.
• Not all articles have the same
information.
• Your job is to find out the
information contained in
your article related to each
box.
• All articles have information for
every box.
• When your team is done you
are to share your information
and then fill out the last page
of this sheet.
Homework• Size: 22 by 28 inches minimum
• Include all nine elements of
news.1. Timeliness
2. Prominence
3. Consequence
4. Proximity
5. Change
6. Concreteness
7. Personality
8. Rarity
9. Conflict
• For each of the elements– 1. Give a brief explanation
– 2. Show an example from the
current news
– 3. Indicate (circle) how the stories
you have chosen meet each
element
• Remember to write your name
and period on your poster
Slide 44
Elements of News Poster
Requirements• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category
Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.Slide 46
Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Tell how your news
item fits the Element
of News you chose.
Class 9
Sept. 26, 2014
Slide 48
Class 9 • Sept. 26, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Reading:• Discuss Elements of News
•
• Homework:
Poster “Elements of News”due next class (Tuesday)
• Evaluate articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use elements of news when presenting news.
• Prepare to create poster showing examples of elements of news.
Elements of News Poster
Requirements• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category
Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.Slide 51
Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Tell how your news
item fits the Element
of News you chose.
Class 10
Sept. 30, 2014
Slide 53
Class 10 • Sept. 30, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Story 1 Writing Review:
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
• Review writing style.
• Evaluate articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use elements of news when presenting news.
• Prepare to create poster showing examples of elements of news.
Best
collective
beginning
journalism
writing in
four years!
Slide 55
Remember:
Journalists tell stories about events and people.
1. The best stories I read had a single focus.
2. The stories showed a unique aspect, showed
subject’s personality.
3. Story was written in third person.
4. The lede, first paragraph was short, <30-35
words.
5. Lede drew reader in, wanting to read more.
6. Ledes were descriptive, and summarized
overall feel of story.
7. They were written in a combination of past
tense quotes and current tense where
appropriate.
8. Details went from general a story’s beginning
and more detail as story progressed.
Writing Problems — Style ErrorsD1 — First reference, identify respondent by a person’s title, class or
position. Use only one identification in sports.
D4 — Full name first reference, last name there after.
D5 —When necessary to mention people w/ same last names in same
story, distinguish between the two by using full names throughout.
Use pronouns or other identification when appropriate. Some
exceptions.
E10 — No comma after conjunctions in a series.
F1 — Avoid starting sentences with figures. If absolutely necessary write
out number.
F2 — Zero through nine written out, 10+ written as figures.
G1 — All statements of opinion or fact not generally available or known
must be attributed to someone Opinions without attribution. Opinions
can be in quotes, but not in writing (writer’s opinion).
G2 — Omit the word “that” when its absence will not affect the reader’s
understanding of the statement.
G3 — Use third person pronouns, except in direct quotes.
• Avoid all other use of; you, we, us, I, etc.
• Except in an occasional special feature or column. Slide 56
Writing Problems — Content1. Transitions —signposts which guide readers from one thought to another.
2. Quotes — four main types communally used — need attribution
a. Paraphrase
b. Partial
c. Indirect
d. Direct
3. Quotes — past tense, use said. (most of you did well)
4. Paragraphs — e less than 100 words long.
5. Spelling counts
6. Don’t include self in story — “When I interviewed…” “When asked…” “I
talked to…”
7. Put quote first, attribution second — “Quote,” Name, id, said.
8. Use CHS, MHS, RPHS, SSC, NUHS
9. Remember: Readers don’t know you have to explain.
10. Use simple sentences
11. Use quotes!
Slide 57Stratt's General Journalism Writing Tips
Class 10
Oct. 2, 2014
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Class 10 • Oct. 1, 2014
CE: Top Stories• Oregon man gets 30 years in Christmas
bomb plot
• A 30-year-old man was shot and killed late
Tuesday night and police are still looking for
the shooter in Woodstock area.
• 58-year-old registered sex offender arrested
on Tuesday, accused of indecent exposure
last month at Clackamas Old Navy.
• Hong Kong protesters, police gird for
midnight showdown
• U.S. troops head to Africa for Ebola mission
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
• Evaluate articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use elements of news when presenting news.
• Present poster with examples demonstrating understanding of the elements of news.
Elements of News Poster
Requirements• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category
Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.Slide 61
Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Your Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Explain how your
news item fits the
Element of News
your are defining.
Class 10
Oct. 6, 2014
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Class 12 • Oct. 6, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
Homework:
Comparing Newscasts
• Evaluate articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use elements of news when presenting news.
• Present poster with examples demonstrating understanding of the elements of news.
Elements of News Poster
Requirements• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category
Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.Slide 66
Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Your Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Explain how your
news item fits the
Element of News
your are defining.
Class 12
Oct. 8, 2014
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Class 12 • Oct. 8, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Quiz: example quiz, actual quiz
• Elements of News
• Basic story requirements
Presentations: (if time permits)
Poster “Elements of News”
Turn in homework next class:
Comparing Newscasts
• Assessment of student knowledge on elements of news and basic story requirements.
• Evaluate articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use elements of news when presenting news.
• Present poster with examples demonstrating understanding of the elements of news.
Quiz 1
• Using Chrome, go to class web site
• Go to Journalism Agenda page
• Scroll to bottom of page:
– Link to Online Tests & Quizzes (Use
Chrome)
– Click on http://m.socrative.com/
– Enter the following room number:
29618670
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Slide 72
Rm. # 296186
Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Your Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Explain how your
news item fits the
Element of News
your are defining.
Class 13
Oct. 13, 2014
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Class 13 • Oct. 13, 2014
CE:
Top Stories
Activity:
Work on Story 1 rewrites
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
Collect homework:
Comparing Newscasts
Homework:
Finish Story 1 rewrites
• Evaluate current news articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use elements of news when presenting news.
• Present poster with examples demonstrating understanding of the elements of news.
• Develop journalistic writing style by rewriting the Story 1 after they have been edited.
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Class 14
Oct. 16, 2014
Slide 77
Class 14 • Oct. 16, 2014
CE:Top Stories
Activity:“What is news?” video & worksheet
Collect homework:Comparing Newscasts (past due)
Story 1 rewrites
Homework:Finish Story 1 rewrites
• Evaluate current news articles on factors and decision making related to determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how editors use elements of news when presenting news.
• Further explore what news is.
• Understand why news is often called the first draft of history.
• Learn how news is reported and accessed.
• Develop better understanding for how news is categorized.
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