Rough Drafts-- Monday & Tuesday

Begin class by completing Journalists Toolbox 29 (Monday); Toolbox 30 (Tuesday)

http://www.newsroom101.com/

DAILY READING:
Monday
Exploding trees may have fueled deadly wildfire
• Meet the lunch lady's new best friend
Review three stories in today's Times Leader

Tuesday
North Korea Agrees to Rejoin 6-Party Nuke Talks
Salmonella Outbreak Reported in 18 States

Goal: Students will organize their interview questions and research. Next, students will begin to write their rough drafts

If you did not turn in your questions and answers on Friday, please turn them in today.

Monday & Tuesday, October 30-31- Create rough drafts
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006- ROUGH DRAFTS are due. All papers must be peer edited by four class members
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006- Final Drafts are due (EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT)

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

Quiz

PART 1
Begin class by completing Journalists Toolbox quiz

http://www.newsroom101.com/

DAILY READING:

Review the FRONT PAGE AND REGION sections in today's Times Leader

Interviews are due today. Please turn in your answers and questions.

GOALS:1. Students will conduct interviews.(Students are required to conduct a minimum of 6 interviews)*All questions must be reviewed by Mrs. Christian

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

Interviews with answers are due tomorrow

PART 1
Begin class by completing Journalists Toolbox 28

http://www.newsroom101.com/

**There will be a quiz tomorrow on 22-28--STUDY!!

DAILY READING::
New Study Breathes Hope Into Lung Cancer Treatment

Read two articles from the front page or the World News section of the Times Leader

PART 2
GOALS:
1. Students will conduct interviews.
(Students are required to conduct a minimum of 6 interviews)
*All questions must be reviewed by Mrs. Christian

2. Students will conduct background research on their topics. They will take notes and cite information.

DATES:Friday, October 27, 2006- Turn in interview questions and answers.(Also, students MUST conduct background research to be turned in with final draft)

*During this time, students MUST organize interviews, research and information

Monday & Tuesday, October 30-31- Create rough drafts

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006- ROUGH DRAFTS are due. All papers must be peer edited by four class members

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006- Final Drafts are due (EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT)

FYI:If you have questions or need to send your article to me, please send it to the following email address: newspaper@berwicksd.org

This means all work must be turned in by each deadline with NO EXCEPTION!

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

PART 1

Begin class by completing Journalists Toolbox 27

http://www.newsroom101.com/

DAILY READING::
China Says N. Korea Not Planning 2nd Test

General Motors Loss Narrows to $115 Million

Hacker Claims to Crack iTunes Copy Restrictions

Cardinals Beat Tigers, 5-0, Lead World Series 2-1

Read two articles from the front page of today's Times Leader

PART 2
GOALS:
1. Students will type lists of questions for three different types of interviews.
(Students are required to conduct a minimum of 6 interviews)
*All questions must be reviewed by Mrs. Christian
2. Students will conduct background research on their topics. They will take notes and cite information.

DATES:
Friday, October 27, 2006- Turn in interview questions and answers.
(Also, students MUST conduct background research to be turned in with final draft)*During this time, students MUST organize interviews, research and information

Monday & Tuesday, October 30-31- Create rough drafts

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006- ROUGH DRAFTS are due. All papers must be peer edited by four class members

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006- Final Drafts are due (EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT)

FYI:If you have questions or need to send your article to me, please send it to the following email address: newspaper@berwicksd.org

This means all work must be turned in by each deadline with NO EXCEPTION!

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

Create Interviw Questions/ Research

PART 1
Begin class by completing Journalists Toolbox 26

http://www.newsroom101.com/

DAILY READING::

Sony recalls 250,000 batteries

Ground Zero Workers Wanted More Searches

E. Coli Contamination Scare Prompts Beef Recall

Family Slain Along Fla. Highway Buried

Read two articles from the front page of today's Times Leader

PART 2
GOALS:
1. Students will type lists of questions for three different types of interviews. (Students are required to conduct a minimum of 6 interviews)
2. Students will conduct background research on their topics. They will take notes and cite information.

DATES:Friday, October 27, 2006- Turn in interview questions and answers. (Also, students MUST conduct background research to be turned in with final draft)*During this time, students MUST organize interviews, research and information

Monday & Tuesday, October 30-31- Create rough drafts

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006- ROUGH DRAFTS are due. All papers must be peer edited by four class members

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006- Final Drafts are due (EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT)

FYI:If you have questions or need to send your article to me, please send it to the following email address: newspaper@berwicksd.org

This means all work must be turned in by each deadline with NO EXCEPTION!

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

Article Assignments

PART 1
Begin class by completing Journalists Toolbox 25

http://www.newsroom101.com/

DAILY READING:

Election Fraud Could Be Just a Few Clicks Away

PlayStation or PayStation — Is PS3 Worth $600?

Beyond the 'Freshman 15'

Read an article from the front page of today's Times Leader


PART 2
GOALS: Students will select a topic for their "filler article" asassignment. Students will create
in depthnterview questions and note areas to be researched.

1. Students will type lists of questions for three different types of interviews. (Students are required to conduct a minimum of 6 interviews)

DATES:
Friday, October 27, 2006- Turn in interview questions and answers. (Also, students MUST conduct background research to be turned in with final draft)
*During this time, students MUST organize interviews, research and information

Monday & Tuesday, October 30-31- Create rough drafts

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006- ROUGH DRAFTS are due. All papers must be peer editedy four class members

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006- Final Drafts are due (EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT)

FYI:If you have questions or need to send your article to me, please send it to the following email address: newspaper@berwicksd.org

This means all work must be turned in by each deadline with NO EXCEPTION!

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

JT Quiz / Filler Articles

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 22
We will also complete a review quiz today.

http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:

Exclusive: North Korea on Another Nuke Test, 'Watch What Happens'

Scientists Create Cloak of Invisibility

Objective: To organizes and implement ideas for a news story.

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

Filler Articles

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 24

http://www.newsroom101.com/ (Quiz Tomorrow)

2.Daily Readings:
'War Is Inevitable,' N. Korean General to Diane Sawyer
Study: Testosterone Can't Turn Back the Clock

Objective: To identify Filler Articles

Students will review their lists of filler articles and discuss possible story ideas for our next project.


Students will evaluate the following websites
:http://www.cnn.com/
http://www.abcnews.com/
http://www.newyorktimes.com/
http://www.usatoday.com/


.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Filler Articles

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 23
http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:
Dog saves owner from fire, dies trying to help cat

Part I: After exploring several news sites on the Internet, students will make a list of topics for possible article ideas.


Part II: Students will explore the following websites:
http://www.cnn.com/
http://www.abcnews.com/
http://www.newyorktimes.com/
http://www.usatoday.com/

Students will discuss ideas for possible filler articles by reading their lists and ideas to the class.
1. There will be a class discussion on "FILLER ARTICLES": TIMELINESS,PROXIMITY, AND PROMINENCE
2. Jot notes for possible topic ideas. (Write a brief description for each topic)
3. Organize your list according to interest
4. Discuss and analyze lists/ news stories


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

Writing news

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 21

http://www.newsroom101.com/
2.Daily Readings:

Hawaii quakes and shakes


Bono, Oprah promote AIDS iPod

Objective: Using the Times Leader, students will rewrite leads and evaluate articles.

Students will get a copy of the Times Leader.
Students will gather into groups and select a section of the newspaper
The group will read and discuss three AP articles.
The group will rewrite the leads of each story

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

One last look

Well, you survived your first article!! Bravo! Some struggled, others breezed and a few are still staring at the computer.

You have officially joined the ranks of new journalists. Now, we must pick up the pace. As we conducted our interviews and wrote our rough drafts, I noticed that many of you had some problems; however, I noticed a few people solving those dilemmas by going out and conducting new interviews or altering your topics.

Remember, you are a reporter and you must search for facts and information. Rarely does information just fall at your feet. There are so many interesting topics, and I challenge you to be different, interesting and informative. Write about topics that will create inspiration...You can do it, I know you can!I'd like to hear suggestions from the classes concerning our next steps.

I'd like to know what you could personally do to improve your next assignment.

Interviewing is a difficult task. Yes, it is hard to talk to a total stranger and then keep the conversation going. It is a task that takes us away from our comfort zones. However, it is a task that we must grasp (not only in journalism, but in life!) Over the next few days, I'd like you to meet another student in our school. Talk to a student that you do not know. Meet them by introducing yourself and finding something in common. This is the basis for all good interviews. Next, learn something interesting about this person. It could even be the person sitting across from you in this class.

Now let's talk about leads. Most of the leads that I read to date are looking very strong. I found a few good leads when I was reading The New York Times today. Please check them out:

-With fears mounting that high energy costs will crimp economic growth, President Bush called on Americans yesterday to conserve gasoline by driving less. He also issued a directive for all federal agencies to cut their own energy use and to encourage employees to use public transportation.

-HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 26 - Intelligent design is not science, has no support from any major American scientific organization and does not belong in a public school science classroom, a prominent biologist testified on the opening day of the nation's first legal battle over whether it is permissible to teach the fledgling "design" theory as an alternative to evolution.

-BEAUMONT, Texas - While much of Texas and Louisiana dodged the worst of Hurricane Rita, the damage to some small, rural towns was virtually complete - and the storm was being blamed for new deaths long after it moved away.

This next one is a neat example of a lead and a second paragraph.

-Ask people what comes to mind when they think of a NEPA Fall season and the answers will include the beautiful foliage, dozens of craft fairs, endless haunted attractions, numerous pumpkin patches and exciting weekend football games.

But for many citizens of NEPA nothing epitomizes the fall more than the Bloomsburg Fair.

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 20

http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:
U.N. Nears Agreement on N. Korea Sanctions
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Banker for the Poor
Early Snowstorm Drops Two Feet on N.Y. State
Wal-Mart Facing $62M Hit For Work During Break

Objective: Students will take one last look at their article and evaluate changes with the score sheet

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

Last minute changes

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 20

http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:

Clues sought in NYC crash

Site of Amish Schoolhouse Shooting Demolished

Earth wobbles linked to mammal extinctions

Objective: To finalize final drafts

**Any student who has turned in their project should practice the Journalists Toolbox quizzes and read today's Times Leaders.

Final Draft Day

Congratulations!! Today you will complete your first Journalism I article. I am so proud!!

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 19

http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:
Jittery Japan mistakes quake for nuke test

Missing Student's Parents: 'We Pray She's Alive'

Overweight People Face Higher Risk of Dementia

**Read TWO ARTICLES on the front page of today's Times Leader

Objectives:
1. Students will peer edit and revise their projects
2. All articles must be proofed and signed by four classmates.
3. Final Procedures:
A. Place your packet in the "Packet" folder
-This should include (From top to bot.)
- Score sheet, Final Draft, Peer edited draft, Interview questions and answers and outline.
(Please staple sets)
B. Place another copy of your paper in the folder marked "Articles for Editors"
C. Save your copy in the following area:
-Go to My Computer
-Select "TVSTUDIO"
-Select "Shared" folder
-Select "Journalism II Period ___ Folder" There is a folder for period 3 and period 6
-Save your article in this folder-- Make sure your name is on the actual essay.


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. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 14-18**

http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:
Thousands flee toxic cloud
Space debris punched hole in shuttle
**Read TWO ARTICLES on the front page of today's Times Leader

Objectives:1. Students will review their rough drafts with Mrs. Christian
2. Students will organize all information and create a working outline (This will be turned in at the end of the project)
3. Students will peer edit their articles......All articles must be proofed and signed by four classmates. This rough draft will be turned in at the end of the project.

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

Complete rough drafts

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 18
**There will be a quiz on toolboxes 14-18 on Friday**

http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:
Amish schoolgirls to be buried

Google launches literacy project

**Read TWO ARTICLES on the front page of today's Times Leader

Objectives:
1. Students will review their rough drafts with Mrs. Christian
2. Students will organize all information and create a working outline (This will be turned in at the end of the project)

3. Students will peer edit their articles......All articles must be proofed and signed by four classmates. This rough draft will be turned in at the end of the project.


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

Rough Draft / Teacher Conference

Rough Draft Day 2

1. Today we will complete Journalists Toolbox quiz 17

http://www.newsroom101.com/

2.Daily Readings:

**Read the front page of today's Times Leader

Objectives:
1. Students will review their rough drafts with Mrs. Christian

2. Students will organize all information and create a working outline (This will be turned in at the end of the project)

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