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Journalistic Writing Unit

Journalistic Writing Learning Goals

1.1 - What makes news
Learning Goals
  • I can identify hard news vs. soft news
  • I can identify the 5 news determinants
  • I can identify the 5 aspects of a news story
News Notes
1.1 Practice

1.2 - Sources and Interviews
Learning Goals
  • I can identify identify the types of news sources and interviews
  • I can generate interview questions
  • I can structure and conduct an interview
Source and Interview Notes
1.2 Practice
1.2 Mastery Check

1.3 - Article Writing
Learning Goals
  • I can identify the common types of artistic leads
  • I can write an artistic and a standard lead
  • I can identify and write a nut graf
  • I can identify an use elements of journalistic writing style
  • I can integrate quotations effectively to tell a cohesive story.
Leads and Nut Grafs
Feature Notes
News Notes
Article Example
1.3 Practice

1.4 - Writing Headlines
Learning Goals
  • I can write effective headlines and subheadings
1.4 Practice

1.5 - Journalistic Style
Learning Goals
  • I can adjust my writing to fit journalism style.
1.5 Practice

Unit 1 Mastery Check Quiz
First Article Assignment

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  • Classroom Blog
  • Eng III - Spring Units
    • 1 Academic Skills
    • 2 Research Projects >
      • Choosing a topic
      • Research Resources
    • 3 ACT Prep
    • 4 I Am Where I Come From
    • 5 Catcher in the Rye
  • Journalism
    • Newspaper >
      • Blogging about news
      • Senior Podcast Project
      • Person Profile Article
      • Classroom Spotlight
      • In-Depth Journalism
      • Event Journalism
      • Gardiner Special
    • Yearbook >
      • YOURbook
      • Weekly Photo Hunt
      • Photojournalism
      • Magazine Cover
      • Yearbook Open Disclosure
      • Reflective Writing
    • Journalistic Writing Unit
    • Design Module
    • Writing Module
    • Photography Module
    • Magazine Feature Assignment
  • About
  • Contact