Interviews

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 10- 14

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

2.Daily Readings:
Pope Extends Olive Branch, Invite to Muslims

Data in Peril: Laptops Lost at Census Bureau

More Bucks for Starbucks: Coffee Prices to Rise

Objective:Students will create and conduct comprehensive interviews

1. ALL interviews must be approved.
2. Students must interview people for their topics
3. Students should continue researching their topics
4. Organize all information and create a working outline.
5. Interviews must be completed by Tuesday

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

Interviews day 2

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quiz 14

(There will be a quiz on Friday- JT 10-10-14)

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom1012.

Daily Readings:

Objective:Students will create and conduct comprehensive interviews
Tainted Spinach 'Smoking Gun' Found

Deadliest Two Months Ever for Iraqi Civilians

1. ALL interviews must be approved.
2. Students may begin to interview people for their topics
3. Students should begin to research their topic
4. Organize all information and create a working outline.
5. Interviews must be completed by Monday

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

Interviews

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quiz 13
(There will be a quiz on Friday- JT 10-10-14)
http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

2. Daily Readings:
Shuttle Mystery Deepens: More Debris, More Concerns

More Potent Strain of E. Coli Feared in Outbreak

Objective:
Students will create and conduct comprehensive interviews

1. ALL interviews must be approved.
2. Students may begin to interview people for their topics
3. Students should begin to research theri topic
4. Organize all information and create a working outline.

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

Ready, Set, Pick a topic

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quiz 12

(There will be a quiz on Friday- JT 10-10-14

)http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

2. Daily Readings:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,214299,00.html

Man Crashes Through Barricade at U.S. Capitol
Objective:
Students will select a comprehensive topic and begin to create a news story

-Students will meet in the large journalism room and bring their list of topics
-Students will discuss their topics before selecting their final assignments
-Students will return to the room and begin to plan their first interview

1.6.11D Contribute to discussions
1.6.11F Use media for learning purposes

Leads/ Interviews

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quiz 11 (There will be a quiz on Friday- JT 10-10-14)

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

2. DAILY READING:
Unusual football team scores at box office

Shuttle crew leaves space station

http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/09/14/college.posh.life.ap/index.html/

OBJECTIVE: Understand the elements of lead writing

Organize and conduct comprehensive interviews

ASSIGNMENTS:

Review the following workbook exercises:3 and 4 pages 55-59

Review the interview process. Discuss several methods for processing interview question and interviewing techniques

-Students shoud be ready to discuss their list of topics for the first article



1.1.11H Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of nonfiction

WRITING LEADS

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quiz 10

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101-

!2. DAILY READING:

OBJECTIVE:Understand the inverted pyramid structure. Understand the elements of lead writing

Read: Pages 47-8 in the Journalism Today workbook

2.Complete the following workbook exercises:

3 and 4 pages 55-59
1.1.11H Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of nonfiction

Leads

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 9

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101- QUIZ ON TOOLBOXES 5-9

2. DAILY READING:

Global Warming Catastrophe: 10-Year Deadline?

Into Africa: Celebs, Embracing Causes, Bring Change to Continent

OBJECTIVE:Understand the inverted pyramid structure.
Understand the elements of lead writing

1. Read: Pages 126-132 in the Journalism Today text
2. Review sample leads from pages 132-135

1.1.11H Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of nonfiction

Writing a News Story

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quiz 9
http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101-

THERE WILL BE A QUIZ TOMORROW ON TOOLBOXES 5-9..........STUDY!!

2. DAILY READING:
Report: Britney Spears gives birth to baby boy

• Man in fatigues tries to open jet door in flight

Schwarzenegger OKs Boost in California Minimum Wage

OBJECTIVE:

Understand the inverted pyramid structure

Understand the elements of lead writing

1. Read: Pages 126-132 in the Journalism Today text

2. Go over worksheet on the inverted pyramid

Discuss strong and weak leads by using examples from pages 132-135


1.1.11H Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of nonfiction

What is news?

Follow the blog from Monday, 9/11

Complete Journalists toolbox quiz 8

Journalism History Test

1. First, we will complete the test

2. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quizzes 5 and 6

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101-

Daily Readings:

Microsoft designs a school system

NASA Launch Threatened

Historical Links

Objectives:
To Understand how the printed press in America developed

To know how the American concept of freedom of the press came into being

Goal: Students will learn about the history of printed journalism

1.Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox practice quiz 5 http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101-

Reminder: THERE WILL BE A JOURNALISM HISTORY TEST TOMORROW...STUDY!!

Daily Readings:
Rumor mill: iTunes going to the movies
Kelly Clarkson Jams With Congress

Lesson:

Review Libel, Sedition and The First Amendment

-Use the following links and the corresponding packet to further explain the historical information

Lesson Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seditious_libel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_test

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.billofrights.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_amendment

http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/First_amendment

http://www.splc.org/legalresearch.asp?maincat=1

1.3.11.F Read and respond to nonfiction
1.6.11D Contribute to discussions
1.6.11F Use media for learning purposes

The History of Journalism Day 2

Objectives: To Understand how the printed press in America developed
-To know how the American concept of freedom of the press came into being

Goal: Students will learn about the history of printed journalism1.

Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox Test

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101- You will be assigned a quiz from 1-4

2. Daily Readings:

Gulf Oil Find Could Boost Reserves 50 Percent

Fast-Food Calories

Lesson:
1. Review the last 7 pages from chapter 1 in the Journalism Today text

2. Discuss and take notes on major historical events in the area of journalism

3. Use corresponding packet to further informationLesson

Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seditious_libelhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_test

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.billofrights.html

http://www.splc.org/legalresearch.asp?maincat=1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_amendment

http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/First_amendment

1.3.11.F Read and respond to nonfiction
1.6.11D Contribute to discussions
1.6.11F Use media for learning purposes

THE HISTORY OF PRINT JOURNALISM

Objectives: To Understand how the printed press in America developed
-To know how the American concept of freedom of the press came into being

Goal: Students will learn about the history of printed journalism

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox Quiz 4

http://www.longleaf.net/newsroom101

-There will be a test on 1-4 tomorrow

2. Daily Readings:

Angry voters threaten shake-up, poll finds

Lesson:
1. Read chapter 1 in the Journalism Today text (PGS 1-15)
2. Discuss and take notes on major historical events in the area of journalism
3. Use corresponding packet to further information


Lesson Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seditious_libel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_test

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.billofrights.html

http://www.splc.org/legalresearch.asp?maincat=1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_amendment

http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/First_amendment

1.3.11.F Read and respond to nonfiction
1.6.11D Contribute to discussions
1.6.11F Use media for learning purposes