ALL THE NEWS TOO FIT FOR PRINT:
JOURNALISM LESSONS in preparation for an online student
publication
Developed by:
Sandy Scragg
www.sandyscragg.com
Murry Bergtraum HS
New York, NY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Student Level: High School (9-12)
Major Goals:
Introducing students to some of the basic principles of journalism.
Allowing students to get to know each other in preparation for working
together.
Developing writing and journalism skills in preparation for their own articles.
Gaining familiarity with working online and online research in preparation
for producing an online magazine.
Timeline: 5-8 days
Standards Addressed:
Read and comprehend informational materials
Researching online documents
Comprehending internet materials
Gaining media and technology literacy
Produce a report of information
Produce a narrative account
Participate in group meetings
Make informed decisions about TV, radio, film
Listen to and analyze a public speaking performance
Analyze and subsequently revise work to improve its clarity and effectiveness
Respond to non-fiction using interpretive and critical processes
Produce work in at least one genre that follows the conventions of the
genre
Critique public documents
Produce public documents.
Basic Principles of Journalism Addressed in this Unit:
INTRODUCTION
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LESSON
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