Writing the Article

Article 1

9/29

ASSIGNMENT:
1.Students will work on their news articles


HELPFUL Link:
Guidelines for interviewing: http://www.hsj.org/Journalism_101/index.cfm?requestAction=goMenuContent&menu_id=7&CmsPagesID=257
Timeline: 
Monday, Re-evaluate interview questions

-Outline article and begin writing

Ask yourself:

Is there substance to my first article?

Tuesday- Wednesday - Rough Drafts
-Evaluate quality of interviews
-Get more interviews if necessary
-Check to see that your article has an angle
-Be sure you have facts not opinions
-Don't assume your readers already know the background of your topic
-Follow all journalism writing rules
Check paper through www.grammarly.com/edu

Then, peer edit.

Wednesday- Peer Editing Day

Thursday  Work on Final Draft
Turn papers in to www.turnitin.com

Closure Activity:
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- Each Day you will write a few sentences about your progress/ problems/ or concerns


 1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Articles

9/15
 Bell Ringer: 
-Students will write the SPECIFIC ANGLE/ PURPOSE that will be covered in your article.
Ex.  Cheerleading = general topic
Cheerleaders winning top place at camp and awarded top banana = specific angle

9/16:  List the information that should be in your lead and second paragraph
9/17:  Tell me how many interviews you have completed.  List the people interviewed and indicate any problems.

ASSIGNMENT:
1.Students will select their first topic
2. Students will research the background of their topic
3. Students will fill in their planning sheet 
4. Students will create questions and interview.
2. Try to implement the tips mentioned on 8/30 blog
3. Get to know your subject
4. Enjoy! (Remember to smile!)

HELPFUL Link:
Guidelines for interviewing: http://www.hsj.org/Journalism_101/index.cfm?requestAction=goMenuContent&menu_id=7&CmsPagesID=257
Timeline:  
Monday and Tuesday, - Create Interview Questions/ complete interview questions...That means actually interviewing
                        Complete Planning Sheet

Wednesday, 9/17- Friday, 9/19 -Finalize your actual interviews
Turn in notes
Rewrite/ organize notes
Begin Rough Draft

Monday, 9/22 Rough Draft Due
Peer Editing Day

Grammarly and peer editing on Tuesday

Wednesday, 9/11 - Work on Final Draft
Turn papers in to www.turnitin.com


Closure Activity:
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9/15- Evaluate the topic you selected
9/16 9/18- Each Day you will write a few sentences about your progress/ problems/ or concerns


 1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Leads

Leads

Bell Ringer:

Report: MH17 hit by burst of 'high-energy objects' from outside

Read and analyze the lead

ACTIVITY: (Each person should type their own answers....they will be turned in to www.turnitin.com by the end of the period

1.Complete the lead activity from the workbook
Review Leads: go to
www.cnn.com
www.abcnews.com
www.foxnews.com

2. Find Three stories
Please type the following:

Identify the parts of the story.
Lead -(What H's What W's?
Second Paragraph- Does it explain the lead?  How?

3. Most important details
4. Least important details
5. Quotes/ speaker's attribution

6. Your conclusion about the format of the article.

Also on this sheet,  WRITE 5 IDEAS FOR YOUR FIRST NEWS ARTICLE

Turn your work in to www.turnitin.com by the end of the period

Standards:
1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization
.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Leads

Bell Ringer:
Mid-West Virus

Read and analyze the lead

ACTIVITY:
1.Complete the lead activity from the workbook
Review Leads: go to
www.cnn.com
www.abcnews.com
www.foxnews.com

2. Find Three stories
Identify the parts of the story.
Lead -(What H's What W's?
Second Paragraph- Does it explain the lead?  How?

3. Most important details
4. Least important details
5. Quotes/ speaker's attribution

6. Your conclusion about the format of the article.


Standards:
1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization
.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Intro to leads

Bell Ringers:
Wednesday:  Finish your summary lead
SUMMARY LEAD:  ACTIVITY LINK

 Thursday: Write a lead to  the following
ll students about Pink and Denim day.

Here are the details:
Students Council is sponsoring Pink and Denim day on Friday, October 12th.  Students are encouraged to donate $1 during their lunch periods.  They will receive an ice cream sundae served by student council members.  Teachers can also participate.  Their cost is $5.  Everyone is encouraged to wear pink and denim for the "Pink Out" day to fight breast cancer.

Friday:
What is the most important information in the following paragraph:

Write the most important facts on a sep. sheet of paper.


Homecoming is fast approaching!!! The theme for this year’s Homecoming is “A Red Carpet Affair.”  The Homecoming crowning ceremony and dance will be held on Saturday, October 13th.  Tickets for the dance will go on sale tomorrow during all three lunches.  Ticket cost is $10.00, or $15.00 at the door.  Guest passes will be available tomorrow in the front office.  All guests MUST have an approved guest pass and a photo ID to attend the dance.  The Homecoming crowning ceremony will being at 7:00 pm – admission cost is $1.00 at the door.  The dance will immediately follow the ceremony.

Procedure:
1.. (Tuesday- Wednesday) We will discuss lead writing.  Class example will be completed together: 
Read pages 123-44 in text. 
2.  Discuss   Good / Bad leads

3. Students will review workbook pages: 47-48
4. Students and teacher will discuss leads on page 49 a-d   Students will work on (e-j)
5. In small groups complete exercise 2



Standards:
1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization
.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced