Journalism class agenda and targets.

1. Journalism
Fall 2014
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2. Sept. 4, 2014
Class 1
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3. Class 1 • Sept. 4, 2014
• Name Cards
– First name big
– Second name small
– Be creative!
• What is journalism
• Journalism Bingo
• Ice Breaker Interviews???
Objectives
• Meet teacher
• Meet other students
• Find out about class
• Develop interviewing
techniques by talking to
new people.
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4. Day 1
@ CHS all day
Day 2
@ Schellenberg
Period 5
Period 6
(only first part)
@ CHS
Period 7
Period 8
After School Slide 4

5. Best Way to Contact
• Email:
• strattonl@nclack.k12.or.us
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6. Need Extra Help
• Make a before class appointment @
Schellenberg
• Or
• Make 3:45 p.m. appointment after
school @ Schellenberg
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7. Slide 7

8. What is journalism?
• Finding news
• Writing about news
• Publishing news
• Broadcasting news
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9. What is news?
• Definition varies from
person to person
• Will spend time
exploring how people
see news.
• Find out how decisions
are made on what
appears in news.
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10. What will we be doing?
• Determining Newsworthiness (elements of
news)
• Formulating question strategies
• Conducting an interview
• Writing ledes
• Writing nut grafs
• Writing stories
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11. Need for class
• 2GB USB Thumb drive
(at least)
• 1 ream plain paper
(for laser printer)
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12. Sept. 8, 2014
Class 2
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13. Class 2 • 9/8/14
• Name Cards
• Class Norms
• Ice Breaker Interviews
• Introduce:
– Current Events Journals &
Discussion
Lecture:
• Good Journalism
Homework:
• Class Contract, Thumb Drive
Objectives
• Conduct Ice Breaker
Interviews
• Develop interviewing
techniques by talking to
new people.
• Explain Current Events
Discussion
• Listen to presentation on
journalism history.
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14. Need for class
• 2GB USB Thumb drive
(at least)
• 1 ream plain paper
(for laser printer)
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15. • Take note of 3 most
important news items
• Get the gist* of the item
*gist: the substance or
essence of a speech or
text; main points
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16. Remember to think 5W+H+W
1. Who
2. What
3. When
4. Where
5. Why
6. How
7. WOW! o
Types
1. International
2. National
3. State
4. Local
5. Sports
6. Weather
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17. Sept. 10, 2014
Class 3
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18. Class 3 • 9/10/14
• Name Cards
• Quick Discussion:
– Current Events
• Lecture:
• Good Journalism
Homework:
• Remember Thumb Drive
need next class
• Prepare to write story
about self in class on Friday
(due end of period)
• Develop understanding of
news stories.
• Become aware of
journalism history
• Listen to presentation on
journalism history.
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19. Sept. 12, 2014
Class 4
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20. Class 4 • Sept. 12, 2014
• Name Cards
• Assign Computers
• Instructions:
– Logon
– Using MS Word for stories
• Headers
• Body text
• Assignment:
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Due end of period
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a
header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of
stories for class
• Create a “news style” story
demonstrating writing
– In past tense
– Third person
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21. Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .

22. Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
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23. Sept. 16, 2014
Class 5
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24. Class 5 • Sept. 16, 2014
• Current Events
• Assign Computers
• Instructions:
– Logon & create header in Word
• Assignment: Continued
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Due end of period
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a
header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of
stories for class
• Create a “news style” story
demonstrating writing
– In past tense
– Third person
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25. Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .

26. Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
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27. Sept. 18, 2014
Class 6
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28. Class 6 • Sept. 18, 2014
• Current Events
• Instructions:
– Logon & create header in Word
• Assignment: Continued
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Share story with another to edit
• Peer edits are in green ink
• Mick (EID) are in purple ink
• Emily (Feature Ed.) are in pink
• Stratt are in orange ink
– Due end of period
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a
header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of
stories for class
• Create a “news style” story
demonstrating writing
– In past tense
– Third person
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29. Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .

30. Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
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31. Sept. 22, 2014
Class 7
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32. Class 7 • Sept. 22, 2014
• Current Events
• Instructions:
– Have Mick/Emily edit & then fnish
assignment
• Assignment: Continued
– Write a “news style” story about self.
– Must be written in
• Third person
• Past tense
– Share story with another to edit
• Peer edits are in green ink
• Mick (EID) are in purple ink
• Emily (Feature Ed.) are in pink
• Stratt are in orange ink
– Due end of period — no
extentions
• Learn computer logon
• Learn how to create a
header in MS Word
• Learn proper formatting of
stories for class
• Create a “news style” story
demonstrating writing
– In past tense
– Third person
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33. Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .

34. Writing your story
• Most important facts are
summarized in 1st ¶
– 5 W + H
– <30-35 words long
• Write in 3rd person
– Don’t use I, we, our, my, us,
etc.
• All quotes are in past
tense
• ¶ are short, 100 words
• Least important facts,
details are last (bottom of
story)
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
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35. Homework
• Size: 22 by 28 inches minimum
• Include all nine elements of
news.
1. Timeliness
2. Prominence
3. Consequence
4. Proximity
5. Change
6. Concreteness
7. Personality
8. Rarity
9. Conflict
• For each of the elements
– 1. Give a brief explanation
– 2. Show an example from the
current news
– 3. Indicate (circle) how the stories
you have chosen meet each
element
• Remember to write your name
and period on your poster
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36. Elements of News Poster
Requirements
• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category

37. Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.
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38. Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Tell how your news
item fits the Element
of News you chose.

39. Sept. 24, 2014
Class 8
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40. Class 8 • Sept. 24, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Reading:
• Elements of News
• Break into assigned color groups
of up to 6
• Follow directions; 1 side
individual read & take notes
• 2nd side group discuss & take
notes
• Duee end of period
Homework:
Poster “Elements of News”
due next class (Monday)
• Evaluate articles on factors and
decision making related to
determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use
elements of news when
presenting news.
• Prepare to create poster showing
examples of elements of news.

41. Elements of News Reading
Basic Directions
• Break into assigned
color groups of up to 6
• Follow on paper
directions;
– 1st side individual read &
take notes
– 2nd side group discuss,
compare/contrast & take
notes
• Due end of period
Folders contain
A. “Twelve Factors in
Newsworthiness”
B. “Elements of News”
C. “A Crash Course in
Newsworthiness: A Citizen
Journalist’s Guide to What
Makes News News”
D. “Learning to assess news value
with the Elements of News?
E. “Working With the News Media”
F. What is News? Handout 1
“Eleven Elements of
Newsworthy News”
G. “Elements of News” Chart
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42. Reading Form
Page 3
Group Response
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43. Reading Form
Page 3
Group Response
• After your team members have
finished filling out their Individual
Response Form, then compare
your articles together with your
group.
• Remember not all articles will
have the same information and
not all information is consistent
with American journalism
standards.
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• Your job is to find out the
similarities and differences
contained in the articles related
to each box.
• Write the groups findings on to
this paper.
• Describe the differences in the
key
• Read your article and fill in the
boxes below following the
directions contained in each.
• Not all articles have the same
information.
• Your job is to find out the
information contained in
your article related to each
box.
• All articles have information for
every box.
• When your team is done you
are to share your information
and then fill out the last page
of this sheet.

44. Homework
• Size: 22 by 28 inches minimum
• Include all nine elements of
news.
1. Timeliness
2. Prominence
3. Consequence
4. Proximity
5. Change
6. Concreteness
7. Personality
8. Rarity
9. Conflict
• For each of the elements
– 1. Give a brief explanation
– 2. Show an example from the
current news
– 3. Indicate (circle) how the stories
you have chosen meet each
element
• Remember to write your name
and period on your poster
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45. Elements of News Poster
Requirements
• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category

46. Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.
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47. Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Tell how your news
item fits the Element
of News you chose.

48. Sept. 26, 2014
Class 9
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49. Class 9 • Sept. 26, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Reading:
• Discuss Elements of News
•
• Homework:
Poster “Elements of News”
due next class (Tuesday)
• Evaluate articles on factors and
decision making related to
determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use
elements of news when
presenting news.
• Prepare to create poster showing
examples of elements of news.

50. Elements of News Poster
Requirements
• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category

51. Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.
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52. Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Tell how your news
item fits the Element
of News you chose.

53. Sept. 30, 2014
Class 10
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54. Class 10 • Sept. 30, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Story 1 Writing Review:
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
• Review writing style.
• Evaluate articles on factors and
decision making related to
determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use
elements of news when
presenting news.
• Prepare to create poster showing
examples of elements of news.

55. Best
col lect ive
beginning
journal ism
wr i t ing in
four years!
Remember:
Journalists tell stories about events and people.
1. The best stories I read had a single focus.
2. The stories showed a unique aspect, showed
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subject’s personality.
3. Story was written in third person.
4. The lede, first paragraph was short, <30-35
words.
5. Lede drew reader in, wanting to read more.
6. Ledes were descriptive, and summarized
overall feel of story.
7. They were written in a combination of past
tense quotes and current tense where
appropriate.
8. Details went from general a story’s beginning
and more detail as story progressed.

56. Writing Problems — Style Errors
D1 — First reference, identify respondent by a person’s title, class or
position. Use only one identification in sports.
D4 — Full name first reference, last name there after.
D5 —When necessary to mention people w/ same last names in same
story, distinguish between the two by using full names throughout.
Use pronouns or other identification when appropriate. Some
exceptions.
E10 — No comma after conjunctions in a series.
F1 — Avoid starting sentences with figures. If absolutely necessary write
out number.
F2 — Zero through nine written out, 10+ written as figures.
G1 — All statements of opinion or fact not generally available or known
must be attributed to someone Opinions without attribution. Opinions
can be in quotes, but not in writing (writer’s opinion).
G2 — Omit the word “that” when its absence will not affect the reader’s
understanding of the statement.
G3 — Use third person pronouns, except in direct quotes.
• Avoid all other use of; you, we, us, I, etc.
• Except in an occasional special feature or column. Slide 56

57. Writing Problems — Content
1. Transitions —signposts which guide readers from one thought to another.
2. Quotes — four main types communally used — need attribution
a. Paraphrase
b. Partial
c. Indirect
d. Direct
3. Quotes — past tense, use said. (most of you did well)
4. Paragraphs — e less than 100 words long.
5. Spelling counts
6. Don’t include self in story — “When I interviewed…” “When asked…” “I
talked to…”
7. Put quote first, attribution second — “Quote,” Name, id, said.
8. Use CHS, MHS, RPHS, SSC, NUHS
9. Remember: Readers don’t know you have to explain.
10. Use simple sentences
11. Use quotes!
Stratt's General Journalism Writing Tips Slide 57

58. Oct. 2, 2014
Class 10
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59. Class 10 • Oct. 1, 2014
CE: Top Stories
• Oregon man gets 30 years in Christmas
bomb plot
• A 30-year-old man was shot and killed late
Tuesday night and police are still looking for
the shooter in Woodstock area.
• 58-year-old registered sex offender arrested
on Tuesday, accused of indecent exposure
last month at Clackamas Old Navy.
• Hong Kong protesters, police gird for
midnight showdown
• U.S. troops head to Africa for Ebola mission
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
• Evaluate articles on factors and
decision making related to
determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use
elements of news when
presenting news.
• Present poster with examples
demonstrating understanding of
the elements of news.

60. Elements of News Poster
Requirements
• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category

61. Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.
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62. Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Your Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Explain how your
news item fits the
Element of News
your are defining.

63. Oct. 6, 2014
Class 10
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64. Class 12 • Oct. 6, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
Homework:
Comparing Newscasts
• Evaluate articles on factors and
decision making related to
determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use
elements of news when
presenting news.
• Present poster with examples
demonstrating understanding of
the elements of news.

65. Elements of News Poster
Requirements
• Show 9 elements
examples
• Explain (define) each
Element of News
• Have printout
examples from
current news items
• On example articles
circle in red why
article fits element
category

66. Grading
Must have following:
• Clear title
• 9 definitions
(paraphrased)
• 9 elements
• Evidence of
understanding each
criteria (element)
• Creativity, use of
color, readablitiy.
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67. Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Your Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Explain how your
news item fits the
Element of News
your are defining.

68. Oct. 8, 2014
Class 12
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69. Class 12 • Oct. 8, 2014
CE: Top Stories
Quiz: example quiz, actual quiz
• Elements of News
• Basic story requirements
Presentations: (if time permits)
Poster “Elements of News”
Turn in homework next class:
Comparing Newscasts
• Assessment of student
knowledge on elements of news
and basic story requirements.
• Evaluate articles on factors and
decision making related to
determining newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use
elements of news when
presenting news.
• Present poster with examples
demonstrating understanding of
the elements of news.

70. Quiz 1
• Using Chrome, go to class web site
• Go to Journalism Agenda page
• Scroll to bottom of page:
– Link to Online Tests & Quizzes (Use
Chrome)
– Click on http://m.socrative.com/
– Enter the following room number:
296186
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72. Slide 72
Rm. # 296186

73. Elements of News Poster Pres.
• State Your Name
• Explain (define) two
Elements of News
from your poster
• Explain how your
news item fits the
Element of News
your are defining.

74. Oct. 13, 2014
Class 13
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75. Class 13 • Oct. 13, 2014
CE:
Top Stories
Activity:
Work on Story 1 rewrites
Presentations:
Poster “Elements of News”
Collect homework:
Comparing Newscasts
Homework:
Finish Story 1 rewrites
• Evaluate current news articles on
factors and decision making
related to determining
newsworthiness.
• Discuss how stations use
elements of news when
presenting news.
• Present poster with examples
demonstrating understanding of
the elements of news.
• Develop journalistic writing style
by rewriting the Story 1 after they
have been edited.

76. Oct. 16, 2014
Class 14
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77. Class 14 • Oct. 16, 2014
CE:
Top Stories
Activity:
Discuss comparing newscasts
“What is news?” video & worksheet
Collect homework:
Comparing Newscasts (past due)
Story 1 rewrites
Homework:
Finish Story 1 rewrites
• Evaluate current news articles on
factors and decision making
related to determining
newsworthiness.
• Discuss how editors use elements
of news when presenting news.
• Further explore what news is.
• Understand why news is often
called the first draft of history.
• Learn how news is reported and
accessed.
• Develop better understanding for
how news is categorized.

78. Oct. 20, 2014
Class 15
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79. Class 15 • Oct. 20, 2014
CE:
Top Stories
Activity:
Rewrite Story 1 rough draft into
final draft
Lecture:
Interviewing & Questioning
Strategies
• Listen, interact and take notes on
interviewing & questioning
techniques.
• Establish questions to always ask.
• Understand the reasoning behind
the basic questioning strategies
• Know what the “bomb” is
• Understand the importance of
preparing before an interview
• Know the steps in interviewing
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80. Oct. 22, 2014
Class 16
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81. Class 16 • Oct. 22, 2014
CE:
Top Stories
Activity:
Rewrite Story 1 rough draft into
final draft DUE: Friday
Lecture:
Interviewing & Questioning
Strategies
• Listen, interact and take notes on
interviewing & questioning
techniques.
• Establish questions to always ask.
• Understand the reasoning behind
the basic questioning strategies
• Know what the “bomb” is
• Understand the importance of
preparing before an interview
• Know the steps in interviewing
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82. Oct. 24, 2014
Class 17
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83. Class 17 • Oct. 24, 2014
CE:
Top Stories: Tornado!
Lecture:
Professionalism
Interviewing & Questioning
Strategies
Activity:
• On stories label story version, ie:
1. Rough draft
2. Second draft
3. Final draft
• Rewrite Story 1 rough draft into final
draft DUE: Today, Friday
Test: Oct. 30 • Interviewing*,
questioning*, basic story style, EoN
• Listen, interact and take notes on
interviewing & questioning
techniques.
• Know what professionalism is
• Establish questions to always ask.
• Understand the reasoning behind
the basic questioning strategies
• Know what the “bomb” is
• Understand the importance of
preparing before an interview
• Know the steps in interviewing
• Know 6 basic questions (5W +H)
• Know basic questioning strategy
Slide 83
* Emphasis on these topics

84. Professionalism
• From screenwriter John August, an excerpt from a speech he made at
Trinity University in San Antonio to a university-wide audience (ellipses
added by me):
• The only thing you can control is your work. And
that’s why your work, all of your work, has to be
professional.
• And what is professional?
• Back to the five things without a good acronym:

85. Professionalism
• From screenwriter John August, an excerpt from a speech he made at
Trinity University in San Antonio to a university-wide audience (ellipses
added by me):
• Presentation: If your writing is rambling and
incoherent and ungrammatical, people are going
to judge you on that.
• Accuracy: If you’re flat-out wrong, that matters.
And that’s not just in the sense of journalism. If
you’re drawing conclusions that aren’t backed by
the data, that’s a problem. …

86. Professionalism
• From screenwriter John August, an excerpt from a speech he made at
Trinity University in San Antonio to a university-wide audience (ellipses
added by me):
• Consistency: Can people count on you? Most
everyone in this room has had to do a group
project. And there’s always that one guy who
doesn’t pull his weight. Shows up late. Didn’t get
that thing written quite yet. Don’t be that guy.
You need to show up, on time, and be ready.

87. Professionalism
• From screenwriter John August, an excerpt from a speech he made at
Trinity University in San Antonio to a university-wide audience (ellipses
added by me):
• Accountability: Do you stand behind what you
say, and what you do? It’s really easy to have
strong opinions. It’s a lot harder to live by them.
• Meeting Peer Standards: Going back to
Thanksgiving, once you graduate to the adult
table, you really can’t go back to the kiddie table.
You can’t throw food any more, or they’re going
to stop inviting you.

88. Professionalism
• From screenwriter John August, an excerpt from a speech he made at
Trinity University in San Antonio to a university-wide audience (ellipses
added by me):
• The thesis was, “You don’t get to decide when
you’re going to be professional, and when you’re
going to be an amateur.” We can shorten that.
• ... You don’t get to be an amateur at all.
• Professionalism

89. Oct. 30, 2014
Class 20
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90. Class 20 • Oct. 30, 2014
1.Test
2.Develop questions and
interview strategies
3.Prepare for Observation of
Interview Story
a.EIC leads J students though
b.Background for interview of
Karen Phillips, SSC principal,
Nov. 7.
c.News writing basics
– Background research
– Develop questions and interview
strategy
Slide 90

91. Quiz 1
• Using Chrome, go to class web site
• Go to Journalism Agenda page
• Scroll to bottom of page:
– Link to Online Tests & Quizzes (Use
Chrome)
– Click on http://socrative.com/
– Enter the following room number:
296186
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92. Slide 92

93. Slide 93
Rm. # 296186

94. Nov. 5, 2014
Class 21
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95. Class 21 • Nov. 5, 2014
Collect:
Developing Questioning Strategies
Lecture:
1. Prepare for Story 2: Interview
Observation
2. EIC interviews Karen Phillips,
SSC principal, about National
Career Readiness Certificate
(NCRC)
Activity:
1.Fill out PDF form
2.Conduct research on NCRC
• Prepare for interview
• Develop questions
using correct
questioning technique.
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96. Class 9 • Feb. 21, 2014
1.Current Events discussion
2.9 Elements of News (quick
mention)
3.Observation of Interview Story
a. Print story if needed
b. Break into groups of 2-3
c. Edit Rough Drafts
4. Rewrite story — Due next class
beginning of period.
Journals due next Thursday, Feb.
Develop journalism editing skills
through peer editing in small
groups.
– Lede less than 30 words, capture
story gist
– Inverted pyramid (important facts first)
– Paragraphs less than 100 words
– Quotes
– Use multiple styles of quotes
– Use correct attribution style: “Quote,”
Full Name, id, said.
– Written in past tense
– Written in third person
– Spelling & grammar errors
– Story matches purpose
– Use of rich & thoughtful quoStelidse 96

97. Nov. 20, 2014
Class 26
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98. Class 26 • Nov. 20, 2014
Collect:
Late Story 2
Activity:
1.SMELL test (Facts & Opinion)
2.Work on rewrites of Story 2:
Observed Interview Karen
Phillips, SSC principal, about
National Career Readiness
Certificate
Homework:
Quotes & Attribution
• Go to Unit 3 Sources: Quotes &
Attribution page
• Then Quotes Page @
http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5751
• Learn the difference between facts, inferences,
judgments & opinions.
• Be able to distinguish between facts and
opinions.
• View, read, interact and take notes on Quotes
& Attributions.
• Learn the types of quotes.
• Learn how to correctly do attributions.
• Be able to distinguish between types of
quotes.
• Be able to use the five types of quotes in
stories
• Be able to correctly attribute sources in stories.
Story Packet Order
1. Front • Newest (final) Draft of Story
2. Next • Rough Draft
Slide 98
(should have editing marks)
3. Next • Story Packet
4. Next • Any additional notes
5. Back • Story Rubric

99. Sources: Quotes & Attributes
Slide 99
• Get a copy of the
lecture notes
• Click on link for
“Quotes & Attribution”
PowerPoint Lecture
• View lecture and fill
out notes.
• Homework
– Download “Quotes
Worksheet” PDF form
– Follow direction
carefully
– Type into PDF form
Quotes Page

100. Dec. 1, 2014
Class 27
Slide 100

101. Class 27 • Dec. 01, 2014
Collect:
Late Story 2
SMELL test (Facts & Opinion)
Quotes & Attribution Notes
Activity:
Discuss Current Events and
relate to SMELL Test, media
ethics & treatment: Ferguson
• Learn the difference between facts, inferences,
judgments & opinions.
• Be able to distinguish between facts and
opinions.
• View, read, interact and take notes on Quotes
& Attributions.
• Learn the types of quotes.
• Learn how to correctly do attributions.
• Be able to distinguish between types of
quotes.
• Be able to use the five types of quotes in
stories
• Be able to correctly attribute sources in stories.
Story Packet Order
1. Front • Newest (final) Draft of Story
2. Next • Rough Draft
Slide 101
(should have editing marks)
3. Next • Story Packet
4. Next • Any additional notes
5. Back • Story Rubric

102. Dec. 3, 2014
Class 28
Slide 102

103. Class 28 • Dec. 03, 2014
Collect:
Story 2, Late
SMELL test (Facts & Opinion),
Late
Quotes & Attribution Notes
Due Dates
Quotation & Attribution Unit
Materials
• Quotes Worksheet 12/05/14
• Working with Direct Quotes 12/03/14
• Working with Direct Quotes and
Paraphrases 12/03/14
Story 3 — Partner Interview
• Background, Questions, Set-up
Interview(s) 12/5-9/14
• Rough Draft Due 12/11/14
• Learn the difference between facts, inferences,
judgments & opinions.
• Be able to distinguish between facts and
opinions.
• View, read, interact and take notes on Quotes
& Attributions.
• Learn the types of quotes.
• Learn how to correctly do attributions.
• Be able to distinguish between types of
quotes.
• Be able to use the five types of quotes in
stories
• Be able to correctly attribute sources in stories.
Story Packet Order
1. Front • Newest (final) Draft of Story
2. Next • Rough Draft
Slide 103
(should have editing marks)
3. Next • Story Packet
4. Next • Any additional notes
5. Back • Story Rubric

104. Five Types of Quotations
• Direct quotation
• Indirect quotation
• Partial quotation
• Paraphrase
• Dialog
Review quotations web page (under
Sources) for more info.
http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=5751
Slide 104

105. Quotation & Attribution Unit
Materials
•Quotes Worksheet 12/05/14
– Review Sources, Quotes and Attribution class webpages.
– Printout a long (500+ words) news story from a reputable news site.
– Highlight quotes on printout.
– Copy/paste an example of each type of quote used by reporter.
– Fill in all blanks, even if it’s a “Not present in story”
•Working w/ Direct Quotes 12/03/14
– Ask each question with different person
– Take notes in your handwriting to turn in with pdf form
– Rewrite each answer in correct direct quotation form with correct
attribution form
•Working w/ Direct Quotes &
Paraphrases 12/03/14
– Follow directions for direct quotes plus the following
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106. Dec. 5, 2014
Class 29
Slide 106

107. Class 29 • Dec. 05, 2014
Finish & Collect:
• Quotes Worksheet 12/05/14
• Working with Direct Quotes
12/03/14
• Working with Direct Quotes and
Paraphrases 12/03/14
Assign Field Interview Stories
Mick & Emily
Story 3: Field Interview
Deadlines
• Background, Questions, Set-up
Interview(s) 12/5-9/14
• Rough Draft Due 12/11/14
• Final Draft Due 12/17/14
• Learn the difference between facts, inferences,
judgments & opinions.
• Be able to distinguish between facts and
opinions.
• View, read, interact and take notes on Quotes
& Attributions.
• Learn the types of quotes.
• Learn how to correctly do attributions.
• Be able to distinguish between types of
quotes.
• Be able to use the five types of quotes in
stories
• Be able to correctly attribute sources in stories.
Story Packet Order
1. Front • Newest (final) Draft of Story
2. Next • Rough Draft
Slide 107
(should have editing marks)
3. Next • Story Packet
4. Next • Any additional notes
5. Back • Story Rubric

108. Dec. 9, 2014
Class 30
Slide 108

109. Class 30 • Dec. 09, 2014
Review & Discuss:
• Quotes Worksheet 12/05/14
• Working with Direct Quotes
12/03/14
• Working with Direct Quotes and
Paraphrases 12/03/14
• News & editorials
Assign Field Interview Stories
Mick & Emily
Story 3: Field Interview
Deadlines
• Background, Questions, Set-up
Interview(s) 12/5-9/14
• Rough Draft Due 12/11/14
• Final Draft Due 12/17/14
• Learn the difference between facts, inferences,
judgments & opinions.
• Be able to distinguish between facts and
opinions.
• View, read, interact and take notes on Quotes
& Attributions.
• Learn the types of quotes.
• Learn how to correctly do attributions.
• Be able to distinguish between types of
quotes.
• Be able to use the five types of quotes in
stories
• Be able to correctly attribute sources in stories.
Story Packet Order
1. Front • Newest (final) Draft of Story
2. Next • Rough Draft
Slide 109
(should have editing marks)
3. Next • Story Packet
4. Next • Any additional notes
5. Back • Story Rubric

110. Professionalism
• From screenwriter John August, an excerpt from a speech he made at
Trinity University in San Antonio to a university-wide audience (ellipses
added by me):
• The only thing you can control is your work. And
that’s why your work, all of your work, has to be
professional.
• And what do I mean by professional?
• Back to the five things that I don’t have a good
acronym for:

111. Sources: Quotes & Attributes
Slide 111
• Get a copy of the
lecture notes
• Click on link for
“Quotes & Attribution”
PowerPoint Lecture
• View lecture and fill
out notes.
• Homework
– Download “Quotes
Worksheet” PDF form
– Follow direction
carefully
– Type into PDF form
Quotes Page

112. Story 3 — Field Interview
(work with partner during interview only)
• Story 3 is on a topic and/or event for publication.
While interviewing will be done with a
partner each student must take their own
notes and write their own story. The best
stories will be published. Students will receive
bonus points for having their stories published.
Deadlines are tight and students must act
quickly to meet them.
• Students will receive story assignments from
editor-in-chief or they may summit their own
story proposal (s) for approval by newspaper
EIC and/or adviser
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113. Story 3 — Field Interview
Due Dates What’s Due
Dec. 3 Story proposal due and story topic finalized &
approved by EIC or adviser
Dec. 5 Question strategy finalized & approved by EIC or
adviser, interview appointments set up
Dec. 9 Interview should have happened, writing rough
draft should be taking place
Dec. 11 Rough draft to Editor
Dec. 17 Rewrites due end of period for second editor
review
Dec. 19 Final draft for publication due
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114. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Due Dates
Worksheet Due Date
Selecting Facts for Ledes Due 12/end of class
Ledes Worksheet Due 4/29 beginning of class
Leads: Using What? Who?
Due 4/29 end of class
(Must be typed)
Leads: Using When? Where?
Why? And Who? (Must be
typed)
Due 5/1 beginning of class
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115. Dec. 11, 2014
Class 31
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116. Class 31 • Dec. 11, 2014
In Class Assignments
Ledes:
• Read & take notes on ledes
PowerPoint
• Selecting Facts for Ledes end class
12/15
• Ledes Worksheet due beg. Class
12/17
• Leads: Using What? Who? End
class 12/19
Assign Field Interview Stories
Mick & Emily
Story 3: Field Interview
Deadlines
• Background, Questions, Set-up
• Learn the difference between facts, inferences,
judgments & opinions.
• Be able to distinguish between facts and
opinions.
• View, read, interact and take notes on Quotes
& Attributions.
• Learn the types of quotes.
• Learn how to correctly do attributions.
• Be able to distinguish between types of
quotes.
• Be able to use the five types of quotes in
stories
• Be able to correctly attribute sources in stories.
Story Packet Order
1. Front • Newest (final) Draft of Story
2. Next • Rough Draft
Slide 116
(should have editing marks)
3. Next • Story Packet
4. Next • Any additional notes
5. Back • Story Rubric

117. Story 3 — Field Interview
Due Dates What’s Due
Dec. 3 Story proposal due and story topic finalized &
approved by EIC or adviser
Dec. 5 Question strategy finalized & approved by EIC or
adviser, interview appointments set up
Dec. 9 Interview should have happened, writing rough
draft should be taking place
Dec. 11 Rough draft to Editor
Dec. 17 Rewrites due end of period for second editor
review
Dec. 19 Final draft for publication due
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118. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Due Dates
Worksheet Due Date
Selecting Facts for Ledes Due 12/15 end of class
Ledes Worksheet Due 12/17 beginning of class
Leads: Using What? Who?
Due 12/19 end of class
(Must be typed)
Leads: Using When? Where?
Why? And Who? (Must be
typed)
Due 1/6 end of class
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119. Slide 119

120. Dec. 15, 2014
Class 32
Slide 120

121. Class 32 • Dec. 15, 2014
In Class Assignments
Ledes:
• Read & take notes on ledes
PowerPoint
• Selecting Facts for Ledes end class
12/15
• Ledes Worksheet due beg. Class
12/17
• Leads: Using What? Who? End
class 12/19
Field Interview Stories
Mick & Emily
Story 3: Field Interview
Deadlines
• Background, Questions, Set-up
• Learn the difference between facts, inferences,
judgments & opinions.
• Be able to distinguish between facts and
opinions.
• View, read, interact and take notes on Quotes
& Attributions.
• Learn the types of quotes.
• Learn how to correctly do attributions.
• Be able to distinguish between types of
quotes.
• Be able to use the five types of quotes in
stories
• Be able to correctly attribute sources in stories.
Story Packet Order
1. Front • Newest (final) Draft of Story
2. Next • Rough Draft
Slide 121
(should have editing marks)
3. Next • Story Packet
4. Next • Any additional notes
5. Back • Story Rubric

122. Story 3 — Field Interview
Due Dates What’s Due
Dec. 3 Story proposal due and story topic finalized &
approved by EIC or adviser
Dec. 5 Question strategy finalized & approved by EIC or
adviser, interview appointments set up
Dec. 9 Interview should have happened, writing rough
draft should be taking place
Dec. 11 Rough draft to Editor
Dec. 17 Rewrites due end of period for second editor
review
Dec. 19 Final draft for publication due
Slide 122

123. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Due Dates
Worksheet Due Date
Selecting Facts for Ledes Due 12/15 end of class
Ledes Worksheet Due 12/17 beginning of class
Leads: Using What? Who?
Due 12/19 end of class
(Must be typed)
Leads: Using When? Where?
Why? And Who? (Must be
typed)
Due 1/6 end of class
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124. Slide 124

125. Slide 125