Editorials

Journalism:

Tues 2/21- Fri 3/2

Read Chapter 13 on Editorials. p. 280-289

Goals:
Students will be able to define what an editorial is.
Students will analyze examples of editorial articles.
Students will write their editorial article.

1. Students will review a PowerPoint on Editorial Writing
2. Students will complete workbook activity 4 on p. 176
3. Students will analyze 2 examples of editorial articles
4. Students will brainstorm ideas for an editorial
5. Students will research their topic and form an outline
6. Students will begin rough drafts
7. Students will complete Editorial Columns
8. Students will present articles to the class on 3/2/12

Articles are due on 3/2/12

Link for editorial examples:

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/opinion/editorialsandoped/editorials/index.html

Academic Standards:
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Feature Articles

Goals: Students will begin writing their FEATURE STORY
Students will organize/outline the format of the story
Students will research and write initial ideas/ brainstorm
Students will create interview questions

**REMEMBER, THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL NEWS ARTICLE. YOUR WRITING MUST FOCUS ON ONE INTERESTING/ AMAZING TOPIC. NO GENERAL COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED

1. Students will research their topic on the Internet
2. Students will begin to take notes/brainstorm
3. Students will find people who are relative to their articles and conduct interviews
4. Students will begin writing their articles

Make sure you are writing to your target audience HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Minimum of one interview.

Research/Interview Questions/Write: 2/9, 2/10, 2/13,2/14, 2/15, 2/16
Proofread, Revise, & Final Draft Due: 2/17

*Final Draft will be turned into turnitin.com along with interview questions

Academic Standards:
1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Feature Groups

2/8/2012

Goals:
Students will write personality profiles.
Students will know the characteristics of a personality profile.

Plan:
1. Watch clips of personality profile examples
2. Break up into groups and write 10 facts about an imaginary character your group came up with.
3. Switch facts with a different group and write a personality profile based off of the 10 facts your group was given.
4. We will share as a class the personality profiles that your groups have created.

Examples:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=surNs81eWyg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRxYaK9fgl8&feature=related



Groups: Students will be divided into the following groups
Donnie Mike Brandon Janelle
Darren Stephen Jen Rydell
Marie El Brenna Destiny
Grayson Kelsey Devin Josh
Andrew Miranda Paul Jay Courtney


1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces

1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Intro to Feature Writing

2/7/2012
Goals:
Students will be able to see the difference between feature articles and straight news articles.
Students will be able to recognize the different subjects of a feature article.
Plan:
1. Students will review a PowerPoint presentation and take notes
2. Students will discuss the various terms associated with a features story
3. Students will review and analyze a features story from the following link:
http://www.chiff.com/features.htm

Questions for feature articles:
ANALYZING A FEATURE ARTICLE
Title of Article:

Author:

Source:

Audience (Who does the author want to read the article?):

Purpose (Why did the author write this article?):

List details from the article that help you to understand the purpose:

Examining the lead - Explain how the article tries to "hook" your interest:

Examining the text features - List any text features the author uses to help make the article more
interesting or informative. (Examples - headings, lists, charts, graphs, diagrams, captions):

Examining the conclusion - Explain how the author brings the article to a conclusion:

1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces

1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus


Resource: http://web2.jefferson.k12.ky.us/CCG/supp/MS_FeatArtWrtgPerRdg.PDF