Final Project

Part 1-
Begin working on you final exam project.

I. "How to Write a News Story"
A. Organize and gather all information on how to write a news story from beginning to end
B. Include the following areas
-Steps
-Rules
-Samples and Examples

C. Gather and organize your information beginning with the brainstorming process and ending with your final drafts
D. This project must be a typed packet that includes all information. Please refer to your notes, the text and your articles.
E. Please select examples that are pertinent to your topic

1.2.11.B -Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Final Exam Prep

Part 1Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz 53

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

Part 2
Plan final exam project: "How to write a news story"This will be a written/ video project. Students will work in groups. However, Each student will receive an individual grade. Students are required to turn in all individual written work. However, the video section can be completed in pairs.Please meet in the tv studio to discuss the project.

1.2.11.B -Use and understand a varietyrity of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Final Exam Prep

Part 1Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz 53

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

Part 2
Plan final exam project: "How to write a news story"This will be a written/ video project. Students will work in groups. However, Each student will receive an individual grade. Students are required to turn in all individual written work. However, the video section can be completed in pairs.Please meet in the tv studio to discuss the project.

1.2.11.B -Use and understand a varietyrity of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Final Exam Prep

Part 1Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz 53

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

Part 2
Plan final exam project: "How to write a news story"This will be a written/ video project. Students will work in groups. However, Each student will receive an individual grade. Students are required to turn in all individual written work. However, the video section can be completed in pairs.Please meet in the tv studio to discuss the project.

1.2.11.B -Use and understand a varietyrity of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Final Project

Part 1

Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz 55

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

(There will be a J.T. quiz on Friday: 52-55)

Part 2

Plan final exam project: "How to write a news story"

This will be a written/ video project. Students will work in groups. However, Each student will receive an individual grade. Students are required to turn in all individual written work. However, the video section can be completed in pairs.

Please meet in the tv studio to discuss the project.

1.2.11.B -Use and understand a varietyrity of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Final Drafts are Due

Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz 54

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

(There will be a J.T. quiz on Friday: 52-55)

Part 2- Articles

Work on rough/final drafts.
-All articles must be proofed by three peers
-Turn in the actual article, AND save it in the folder marked "MAY ARTICLES"
-Final drafts are due on Wednesday

Part 3- Daily Readings

Fed to Raise Interest Rates

Over 8,000 Acres Burn in Fla.

If time allows, read two articles from today's Times Leader

1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization
1.2.11.B -Use and understanvarietyrity of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
(Reading Standard)

Final Drafts

Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz 53

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

(There will be a J.T. quiz on Friday: 52-55)

Part 2- Write
Work on rough/final drafts.If you need more interviews or research, please complete the necessary work immediately

All rough drafts should be peer edited and turned in by Tuesday

Final drafts are due on WednesdayPart 3- Daily Readings

Car Bombs Kill 16, 26 Bodies Found in Iraq1,000 Ordered to Flee Florida Brush FiresLast U.S. Survivor of the Titanic Dies
1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Write Articles

Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz 52

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

(There will be a J.T. quiz on Friday: 52-55)

Part 2- Write

Work on rough drafts.
If you need more interviews or research, please complete the necessary work immediately

All rough drafts should be peer edited and turned in by Tuesday

Final drafts are due on Wednesday

Part 3- Daily Readings
Car Bombs Kill 16, 26 Bodies Found in Iraq

1,000 Ordered to Flee Florida Brush Fires

Last U.S. Survivor of the Titanic Dies

1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Rough Drafts

Part 1-Journalism Toolbox quiz

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

Part 2-
If you failed to turn in your interviews yesterday, turn them in today. However, points will be deducted. This is the LAST day to receive credit for interviews.

-Organize your information and begin your rough drafts


Part 3-Daily Readings
Colombia Considering Microchip Immigrant Tracking- Bush Pushes Immigration Reform

Rumsfeld Grilled

1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Final day to interview

Part 1-
Journalism Toolbox quiz 51

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

(The quiz will be on one unit between 49-51 on Friday)

Part 2-
Complete your interviews and turn them in to the teacher
-Make sure that your questions have been answered

-If you finish early, begin to organize your information and work on your rough draft.

Part 3-
Daily Readings
Did Lightning Strike Cause Sago Mine Disaster?

Crude Politics: Cheney Blasts Russia 'Blackmail'

Ax Attack: Woman Digs Up Her Past
1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Tuesday, 5/2 & Wednesday, 5/3

Part 1- Journalism Toolbox quiz 49 (Tuesday) and 50 (Wednesday)

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

(The quiz will be on one unit between 49-52)

Part 2-
-Work on interview questions
-Students should create interview questions, have them approved by the teacher and then conduct the interview

-Reminder- Interviews must be completed by WEDNESDAY

(Students will begin working on their rough drafts as soon as completed interviews are checked off)

Part 3- Daily Reading
Unsweetening the Deal (Nation's largest beverage distributors agree to halt almost all soda sales to public schools )

Iran's nuke plans advance

1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Happy Monday

Part 1- Journalism Toolbox quiz
http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

(The quiz will be on one unit between 45-48)

Part 2-News Story
Begin to brainstorm ideas and create interview questions for your next news story

Interviews must be completed by Wednesday

1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization