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12/212/412/812/1012/1212/1612/18

Newswriting Basics Day 6

11/3

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Homework: none

POWER-UP DAY 1 – 11/3

Answer the following questions in complete sentences about your inverted pyramid story.

1. What was easiest about organizing it?

2. What was hardest about organizing it?

3. What was easiest about writing it?4. What was hardest about writing it?

CHAPTER 3 EXPERT TEACHING TEAMSYou have been assigned a team for AP Style.

In your team, use your textbook the style handouts to help you answer the set of questions in your area of expertise.

Write the associated rule in the margin for each question

When you’ve finished, you can check your answers up front to be sure you’re ready

Next class, you’ll cover your section of the packet with the class, explaining the rules.

Newswriting Basics Day 7

11/6

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Homework: study for Chapter 3 test

POWER-UP DAY 2– 11/5

A freewrite means you write and never pick your pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!

Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.

Freewrite: trouble

CHAPTER 3 EXPERT TEACHING TEAMSWhen your Team is called, all team members come to the front.

One person will put their answer sheet with explanations up on the projector.

Go over each answer with the class, explaining the rule for why the answer is the right answer.

The class should write the answers and rules as you teach.

Be prepared to answer any questions.

Newswriting Basics Day 8

11/10

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Homework: study for Chapter 3 test

POWER-UP DAY 3 – 11/10

Answer the following questions in complete sentences about AP Style rules.

1. What is one rule about numbers?2. What is one rule about addresses?3. What is one rule about

abbreviations?4. What is one rule about apostrophes?

CHAPTER 3 TEST

Login to Edmodo. Once everyone is logged in, refresh the page.

Take and submit the Chapter 3 TestWhen you are finished, silently put up your laptop and begin working on the AP Editor Session assignment.

AP EDITOR SESSION

Pick 1 of the 3 printed stories. Edit it according to AP Style rules.

Triple check your work.On a separate sheet of paper, write a brief essay explaining each of the corrections you made and why the correction was necessary.

(Example: I spelled out the word “one” because it’s a number between 1-10.)

Staple your essay to your edited story and turn it in by the end of the block.

Reporting Basics Day 1Where do stories come from? Finding & Using SourcesUsing the Internet

11/12

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Homework: Credibility Check

POWER-UP DAY 4 – 11/12

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. How would you come up with an idea for a story? Where would you start?

2. How do you know if a website is a reliable source?

3. What is plagiarism? How can you avoid it?

CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS

Record the missing information in the notes from the PowerPoint and Chapter 4

INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNTGo online & find answers to each of the questions on the page.

For each answer, write the name of the

website where you got the informationTry to find the answers on websites that are reliable (meet all criteria from notes)

Reporting Basics Day 2Observation, Taking Notes, and Interviewing

11/14

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Homework: None

POWER-UP DAY 5 – 11/14

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What’s one story idea that could be covered in KHS’s school newspaper?

2. What are the 4 keys to evaluating a website’s reliability?

3. What are the 6 categories of sources?

CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS

Record the missing information in the notes from the PowerPoint and Chapter 4

Let’s explore some of the concepts.

OBSERVATION

In a moment, you will close your eyes. Spend 5 minutes, with your eyes closed, thinking of your favorite place. It could be your room, a baseball field, a restaurant, a store – whatever your favorite spot is.

Open your eyes & write about that place. Your goal is to transport us to that place through your observations – the sights, sounds, smells – of the place. Pretend we are blind and your writing will help us “see” the place.

ROCK & ROLL QUOTES

ROCK & ROLL QUOTESGet out a sheet of paper. Keep in mind the importance of developing a personal short hand: use symbols for words, abbreviate long words, skip over articles, use “ for repetition.

Listen to these songs, taking notes to get ALL the lyrics down. Ready?

Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) – The Four Seasons

Fun, Fun, Fun – Beach Boys

Reporting Basics Day 3Interviews, Quotations, Attributions, Math for Journalists

11/18

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Homework: Study for Chapter 4 Quiz

POWER-UP DAY 6 – 11/18

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What are 2 tricks for taking good notes during an interview?

2. Name and define 1 of the 4 ways a reporter engages the reader through observation.

CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS

Login to Edmodo and download the Chapter 4 PowerPoint. Record the rest of the missing information in the notes from the PowerPoint and Chapter 4. You have 45 minutes. Go!

When you have finished, work alone or in pairs to complete the “Chapter 4 Overview”

Reporting Basics Day 4Quiz, Interview 101

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Due: Chapter 4 Overview

POWER-UP DAY 7 – 11/20

Correct the quote errors in punctuation, phrasing, & attributions (eliminate if needed).

1. “To tell you the truth, I would, uh, I’d be disinclined to recommend buying any shares of General Motors at this moment in time” the financial planner said.

2. “As far as I’m concerned.” The mayor angrily said. “I don’t care how much money it takes to fix the city’s streets”.

“To tell you the truth, I would, uh, “I’d be disinclined to recommend buying any shares of General Motors at this moment in time,” the financial planner said.

“As far as I’m concerned. ,” the mayor angrily said. , “I don’t care how much money it takes to fix the city’s streets.”

POWER-UP DAY 7 – 11/20

CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS

Login to Edmodo and take the Chapter 4 Quiz.

When you have finished, brainstorm a list of interview questions for your partner as per the assignment instructions.

Conduct your preliminary interview, then write your questions for your primary interview.

Reporting Basics Day 5Interview 101 and Billboard Story

11/24

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HW: None

POWER-UP DAY 8– 11/24

A freewrite means you write and never pick your pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!

Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.

Freewrite: ocean

INTERVIEW 101

Conduct your primary interview if you haven’t already, and write your story, due at the end of the block. You may use a computer to type your story.

Next class, we’ll share our stories with the class.

Reporting Basics Day 6Billboard Story

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HW: None

POWER-UP DAY 9– 11/26

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What was easy about conducting an interview?

2. What was easy about writing a story based on your interview?

3. What was tough about Interview 101?

INTERVIEW 101

It’s time to share your stories with the class!

When your name is called, please come to the front of the room, stand at the podium, and share your story. Reading your story is required.

Shattered GlassActivity 1 and Movie Review Assignment Overview

12/2

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HW: study for Chapter 4 Test

POWER-UP DAY 10– 12/2

Answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. What does good character have to do with good journalism?

SHATTERED GLASSMOVIE REVIEW

In the coming weeks, we will view another GREAT journalism movie and write a movie review.

Take a look at the assignment. You’ll need to take notes while you watch/ after you watch, then write a review like you’d see in the paper.

SHATTERED GLASSACTIVITY I

Part I: (complete together)Part II – using a laptop, search online for answer &record them on loose-leaf.How was Glass characterized in the media when his fabrications were exposed in 1998?

What are journalists saying about him today?

What has been Glass’s own reaction to the storm of controversy that he stirred up?

Reporting Basics Day 7Chapter 4 Test and Crossword

12/4

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HW: None

POWER-UP DAY 11– 12/4

Copy the following quote into your journal, then answer the question that follows.

“Journalism is merely history's first draft.” - GEOFFREY C. WARD

What does this quote mean to you?

CHAPTER 4 TEST & CROSSWORD

Complete the Chapter 4 Test – You may use your notes.

When you finish, turn in your test and pick up the Chapter 4 Crossword, due at end of block.

Shattered GlassView the Film!

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POWER-UP DAY 12– 12/8

Answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. What do you think a movie review needs to be a quality review? List at least 3 things.

SHATTERED GLASSMOVIE REVIEW & STUDY

GUIDEAs you watch, answer the first 5 questions of the study guide and then 5 more questions of your choosing.

Don’t forget, you will write a review; jot down your notes on your Movie Review Assignment page. After we watch, you’ll organize your outline and write a review.

Shattered GlassFinish the film, Activity 2

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POWER-UP DAY 13– 12/10

Answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. What do you think of the movie so far?

2. Which character is your favorite and why?

3. What are your predictions about what will happen next?

SHATTERED GLASSMOVIE REVIEW & STUDY

GUIDEAs you watch, answer the first 5 questions of the study guide and then 5 more questions of your choosing.

Don’t forget, you will write a review; jot down your notes on your Movie Review Assignment page. After we watch, you’ll organize your outline and write a review.

SHATTERED GLASSACTIVITY II

Part I: Verification. Complete questions 1-3.

Part II: Complete using the article above Bill Cosby. Underline ever detail that needs substantiation (every fact, quote, or assertion).

Shattered GlassWrite Movie Review

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HW: none

POWER-UP DAY 14 - 12/12

A freewrite means you write and never pick your pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!

Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.

Freewrite: character

SHATTERED GLASSMOVIE REVIEW

Time to write! Start with the outline.

When you are ready to draft, you can handwrite or type your draft.

The final review will be typed and turned in via Edmodo next class.

Next Thursday, we’ll share stories in class.

Shattered GlassActivity III, Finish Movie Review

12/16

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HW: submit movie review if behind

POWER-UP DAY 15– 12/16

Answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. What do you think of the movie so far?

2. Which character is your favorite and why?

3. What are your predictions about what will happen next?

SHATTERED GLASSACTIVITY II

Part I: Editorial Standards – For each episode, explain why you agree or disagree with editor’s actions; if you disagree, say what you would have done.

Part II: Optional extra credit for homework.

SHATTERED GLASSMOVIE REVIEW

Time to write! Start with the outline.

When you are ready to draft, you can handwrite or type your draft.

The final review will be typed and turned in via Edmodo next class.

Next Thursday, we’ll share stories in class.

Shattered GlassShare Movie Reviews; 60 Minutes

12/18

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HW: enJoy your breaks!

POWER-UP DAY 16 - 12/18

A freewrite means you write and never pick your pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!

Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.

Freewrite: cheer

SHATTERED GLASS

REVIEW SHARE TIMETime to share! When

your name is called, please come up to the front.