INTRO TO NEWS WRITING

Thursday, 8/28--Bell Ringer:

Read the following article:

Hippo stuck in swimming pool at South Africa lodge

After you read the article, discuss the  5 W's and H you find in the lead and second paragraph.

Friday, 8/29 -Bell Ringer:
Write your definition of "NEWS"
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Goals:
Students will recognize the elements of news:  Timeliness, proximity, prominence, consequence, human interest, and conflict
Students will be able to measure news value by audience interest and need
Students will know how to generate ideas by brainstorming

Key Terms;
News Judgement- The knowledge and instinct a reporter calls on to determine whether an event is news

Localization- Writing a regional, national or international story to bring out an local angle

Timeliness- An element of news that has to do with how new or current the event is

Proximity- An element of news that refers to the geographic nearness of a given event to your readers

Consequence- An element of news that refers to the importance of the event.  The greater the consequence, the greater the news value

Human interest story- A story that causes the reader to feel such emotions as sorrow,pity,or amazement

Conflict- An element of news that involves tension, surprise, and suspense, and arises with any good news topic-- sports, war, elections

Brainstorming- The art of obtaining many ideas in a short time

STUDENTS WILL REVIEW ELEMENTS OF NEWS WRITING

-Students will review the INVERTED PYRAMID

-STUDENTS WILL DISCUSS WRITING RULES

-STUDENTS WILL REVIEW TYPES OF LEADS: TEXTBOOK PAGES 123-144

SUMMARY LEAD:  ACTIVITY LINK

Closure 8/28 Write 1 news fact

Closure 8/29- What type of news do you like to read...Local, PA, National, International?  Why?

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

1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic 

1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Intro to Interviews

8/25 and 8/26

Objective: To introduce students to the field of news writing

Goal: To explore natural instincts during an interview

I. Review Interviewing worksheet

II.
 1. students will take a quiz to see how well their natural interviewing skills measure.

 2. Once the answers are filled in, students will give the quiz to their partners

We will then see how well our original interviews worked.

III. What is news????
 1. Quietly read pages 59-69 in the Journalism Today textbook
2. Outline the chapter -Note each section and relevant facts and terms
3. You will receive 50 points for accurate notes

**Please type your notes and save them.  Print out your work and turn it in at the end of the period
**Students will review several worksheets highlighting the interviewing process


Each day you will be required to complete a closure activity.
1. This is a graded activity
2. You will use your Bell Ringer Sheet
3. Be sure to include your FULL NAME, CLASS PERIOD, AND DATE on each entry
4. The entries must be completed on the assigned day


Monday - 8/25 -Today's closure: In a few short sentences, please discuss your reaction to interviewing a stranger.

Tuesday - 8/26 - Write an interviewing tip

Please respond to the following: Discuss your reaction to the interview.

1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Interviewing

Interviewing

Thursday, 8/21- Friday, 8/22 
On your Bell Ringer Sheet, complete the Following:
Oreos high school experiment: Double and Mega Stuf filling doesn't add up
Answer the questions:  Who, What, Why, Where, When and How

Friday, 8/22 -
Pet Monkey Bites Girl
Answer the questions:  Who, What, Why, Where, When and How

Objective: To introduce students to the field of news writing

Goal: To explore natural instincts during an interview

I. Review Interviewing worksheet

II.
1. Students will create and implement interview questions (At least 15)
2. Students will take notes during the interview
3. Students will return to their seats with their completed interviews
4. A quiz will be passed out to each student

5. Once the answers are filled in, students will give the quiz to their partners

We will then see how well our original interviews worked.

III.
Each day you will be required to complete a closure activity.
1. This is a graded activity
2. You will use your Bell Ringer Sheet
3. Be sure to include your FULL NAME, CLASS PERIOD, AND DATE on each entry
4. The entries must be completed on the assigned day


8/21 -Today's closure: In a few short sentences, please discuss your reaction to interviewing a stranger.

8/22 - Write an interviewing tip

Please respond to the following: Discuss your reaction to the interview.

1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization