2015 spring j agenda & targets.b

Journalism

Agenda & Targets

• Spring 2015

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Class 1

Jan. 29, 2015

Agenda Targets

Class 1 • Jan. 29

• Stratt out ill (sorry folks)

• Intro The Compass Editors– Mick & Emily

• What you need for class

• Newseum video – “What’s News?”– http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-

classroom/video/what-is-news/default.aspx

– Fill out

• Learn what to bring to class.

• 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.

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http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-classroom/video/what-is-news/default.aspx

Need for class

• 2GB+ USB Thumb drive

• 1 ream plain paper (for laser printer)

• Binder for notes & handouts

• Pen Bk or Dk Blue Ink

• Access to Internet & TV

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What’s News Essential Questions

• What is news?

• How do we get news?

• What types of stories do we find in the news?

• How does the news affect our lives?

• What is the role of the press in our society?

• What is our role as news consumers?

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What’s News Pre-video discussion

Questions

1. What is news?

2. What stories are in the news today?

Video features

– Historically key events & people

– Once considered “news”

– Uses primary sources

– All of the images and clips actual news

While you watch, look for the events and people that you recognize from your lifetime.

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Video features

– Historically key events & people

– Once considered “news”

– Uses primary sources

– All of the images and clips actual news

While you watch, look for the events and people that you recognize from your lifetime.

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As you watch the video, keep these questions in mind:

1.What are some categories of events that can be considered news?

2.What makes a story newsworthy?

3.While you are watching the movie, identify four to five stories or people that you recognize.

4.Why do you think these stories are considered news?

5.What are some of the different ways in which news can be delivered? Slide

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As you watch the video, listen for these quotations and consider their importance:• Philip Graham: “Journalism is the first rough draft of

history.” Note: this is my favorite journalism quote

• Winston Churchill: “A free press is the unsleeping guardian of every other right that free men prize; it is the most dangerous foe of tyranny.”

• Malcolm X: “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”

• John F. Kennedy: “Even though we disapprove, there isn’t any doubt. …We could not do the job at all without a very, very active press.”

• Thomas Jefferson: “Our liberty depends on freedom of the press and that cannot be limited without being lost.”

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Watch Video

• Newseum’s “What’s News” (8:11)

• Link: http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-

classroom/video/what-is-news/default.aspx

• Get and answers the “After Viewing” questions.

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http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-classroom/video/what-is-news/default.aspx

What’s News Post Viewing Discussion

1. Are there events from this video that you recognize? Are there events in this video that you lived through?

2. How does the fact that they occurred during your lifetime change the way you remember or feel about these stories versus the historical events depicted?

3. Many of the key events in this video were represented by images. a.Discuss how photographs and other images are used

in reporting the news.

b.How do they make a different impression than the written word? Slide

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What’s News Post Viewing Discussion

1. Think about all the different ways the key events were presented in this video — news headlines, photographs, video clips, sound bytes from speeches and news broadcasts. a. How has news changed over time? b. Has the way we report the news affected what news is covered?c. What is your favorite way to get the news, and why? d. What do you think this says about you as a news consumer?

2. There were many types of news media that were seen in this video. In recent years, we have seen new types of media emerge that were not featured in this video. a. What are those types of media? b. How have they changed the face of the news and how it is

reportedc. Where do you get news? d. What about your parents? e. Where do you think you will get news in the future? Slide

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Class 2

Feb. 2, 2015

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Agenda Targets

Class 2 • Feb. 2, 2015

• Who am I

• Seating Chart

• Name Cards– First name big

– Second name small

– Be creative!

• What is journalism

• Ice Breaker Interviews if time

• Meet teacher

• Meet other students

• Find out about class

• Develop interviewing techniques by talking to new people.

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Class 3

Feb. 4, 2015

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Opener • Image A

Image B

Class ♯3 • 2/4/15

Take out a piece of paper and answer the

following questions.

1. What is often referred to as a “rough draft of history?”

2. Give 3 examples of what makes something newsworthy to you.

3. What is a name of a local newspaper?

4. Name two current event (news) items.

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Opener • Image A

Image B

Class ♯3 • 2/4/15



1.What is often referred to as a “rough draft of history?”

– News

2.Give 3 examples of what makes something newsworthy to you.

3.What is a name of a local newspaper?

4.Name two current event (news) items.

1. Proximity2. Timeliness3. Prominence4. Consequence5. Change / Progress /

Action6. Concreteness7. Personality /

Human Interest

8. Rarity / Singularity (uniqueness)

9. Conflict

• University of Oregon student has been diagnosed with meningococcemia

• Vaccines, measles• Taiwan plane crash kills 48 and

injures 10• Jordan executes prisoners after ISIS

hostage burned alive• 7 dead, multiple injuries as train

strikes SUV in N.Y.

1. The Oregonian2. Portland Tribune 3. Clackamas County Review4. The Columbian5. The Statesman Journal6. The Gresham Outlook

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Class 3 • Feb. 4

• Opener

• Pretest

• Icebreaker “Interview” activity

• Class web page(s)– http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742

• News writing basics– http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/25354




• Identify current events.

• Learn parts of basic news story.

• Communicate current knowledge of journalism.

Pretest

• Go to class website

• Go to Tests & Quizzes page

• Click on http://socrative.com/

• Choose student

• Enter Room Number

• Sign in – Last name, first

name

http://socrative.com/

Room: 296186



Socrative Student Logon

296186

Sign in usingLast name, first name

Example: Stratton, Lorraine

Journalism Basics

• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/25354

1. Principles of Journalism

2. Basic reporting, news writing, journalistic style

A reporter's jobI. Interviews

II. Writing

A. Write in third person

B. Write without bias

C. The Story

1) Shape

2) Components & Order

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Class 4

Feb. 6, 2015

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Opener • Image A

Image B

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1. Name two local news outlets other than The Oregonian.

2. What type of journalism story interests you the most?

3. Name two current event items.

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Agenda Targets

Class 4 • Feb. 6

• Opener

• Seating Chart

• Discuss – News outlets

– Newsworthiness

• Class web page(s)– http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742

– Location, content

Homework


– Finish reading

• Examining a News Story









Class 5

Feb. 10, 2015

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Opener •

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1. What is the shape of a typical/traditional news story?

2. Why is this the shape?

3. Name two current event items.

The Oregonian

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Portland Tribune

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Statesman Journal

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KATU

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KOIN

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KGW

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KPTV

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Agenda Targets

Class 5 • Feb. 10

• Opener

• Pretest discussion

• Icebreaker “Interview” activity


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– Go over “Examining a News Story”








Class 6

Feb. 12, 2015

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Opener •

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Class ♯6 • 2/12/15



1. What is the shape of a typical news story?

2. What is a cutoff test?

3. Why are news stories constructed with the most important facts first and the least important information toward the bottom of a story?

4. Name two current events and state why they are important.

International News Source

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Class 6 • Feb. 12

• Opener– Composition book


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Journalism Basics

“Examining a News Story” Assignment• Ledes

– Length (<30 words)– What are they; who,

what

• Nut Graf– Length (<50-75 words)– What are they; 5W’s+H

not in lede

• Rest of ¶– Length

• <75 words• 100 words is a long ¶ in

journalism

• Journalistic writing short & concise

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Class 7

Feb. 17, 2015

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Opener • Class ♯7 • 2/17/15



1. What is the basic news style called?

2. What is an attribution?

3. What is the point of view news stories are written from?


Agenda Targets

Class 7 • Feb. 17

• Opener– Composition book for

openers

• News writing basics

– News Style

• Stylebook– AP

– Ours

• Codes

• Attribution







Journalism Basics

“Examining a News Story” Assignment• Ledes

– Length (<30 words)– What are they; who,

what

• Nut Graf– Length (<50-75 words)– What are they; 5W’s+H

not in lede

• Rest of ¶– Length

• <75 words• 100 words is a long ¶ in

journalism

• Journalistic writing short & concise

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Stylebooks• Purpose: keep writing

consistent• We use modified OJEA

Stylebook• Codes• Webpage


• C10, C14, C24• D1, D2, D4• E10, E36• F1, F2• G1, G2, G3, G6• Attribution Style

– “Quote,” First Last, Id, said.

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Attribution Style

Direct Quote

First Reference• “We have had a long history of community involvement in

the industry,” Claudia Steinberg, TriMet chief of the service department, said. “There are citizen and employer groups, businesses, and representatives from all areas of the city getting together to help draft designs and get the job done.”

Second Reference • “A lot had to go into this. We had to think about who are we

serving, where are the most traveled places, what is the ridership potential and what will the costs and schedules look like,” Steinberg said.

Indirect Quote

First Reference

• TriMet has had a long history of community involvement in the industry, Claudia Steinberg, TriMet chief of the community service department, said. There are citizen and employer groups, businesses and representatives from all locations helping draft designs and get the job done.

Second Reference

• A lot went into this. We had to consider who are we serving, where are the most traveled places, what is the ridership potential and what will the costs and schedules look like Steinberg said.

Paraphrase

First Reference

• TriMet has a lengthy history of involving the community, Claudia Steinberg, TriMet chief of the community service department, said. There are variety of groups helping with the creation of the Milwaukie light rail line.

Second Reference

• Consideration had to be given to how people will potentially use the light rail spur. Costs and schedules also had to be taken into account Steinberg said.

Partial Quote

First Reference • TriMet has had a long history of “community

involvement in the industry,” Claudia Steinberg, TriMet chief of the community service department, said. Groups are comprised of “citizen and employer groups, businesses and representatives” from through out the region helping to facilitate the creation of the Milwaukie light rail line.

Second Reference • “A lot went into this,” Steinberg said.

Consideration for “who are we serving,” where they are traveling, “the ridership potential” and what the costs and schedules will look like.

Class 8

Feb. 19, 2015

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Take out your composition book and answer the following questions.

1. What is the purpose of a stylebook?


3. Which word does a journalists use when giving attribution?

4. Which type of quote uses the writer’s words & the source’s words in quotation marks?


Agenda Targets

Class 8 • Feb. 19


openers

• News writing basics

– Ledes & Leads

• Short <30 words (35 is long)

• Contains

– Who & What

– May have other 5W’s

– $$$ usually

• Identify current events

• Understand importance of ledes.

• Learn what is included in a lede.

• Learn the steps in which ledes are written.

• Begin to identify facts to use in a lede.

Lede Rules• Short paragraph, generally one sentence

• Less than 30 words (35 is too many)

• Should first verb should express the main "what" of the story and should be placed among the lede's first seven words.

• The lede's first verb — the same one that expresses the main "what" of the story — should be active voice, not passive voice.

• If there's a "who" involved in the story, the lede should give some indication of who the "who" is.

• The lede should summarize the "why" and "how" of the story, but only if there's room.

• If what's in the lede needs to be attributed, place the attribution at the end of the lede.

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Writing a News Lede: Steps

1. Find the most important (key) thought (fact).

2. Number the order of thoughts from most important to least.

3. Include the what and who into the lede.

4. Include any significant amounts into lede. Remember people want to know about money.

5. Place the most important facts first while writing.

Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit Due Dates

Due Date Worksheet

2/23 end of class Selecting Facts for Ledes —PDFForm

2/25 beginning of class

Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage printout)

2/25 end of class Fairy Tales Do Come True


Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)

2/27 end of class Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed)

3/3 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (Must be typed)

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Class 9

Feb. 23, 2015

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Take out your composition book and

answer the following questions.


2. Which word does a journalists use when giving attribution?

3. What is the purpose of a lede?


Agenda Targets

Class 9 • Feb. 23


openers

• Lede Writing

– Identifying key facts for ledes

– Fairy Tales do Come True Ledes





• Identify facts and the order in which to use them in a lede.


Due Date Worksheet









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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 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 .

Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be

written in by editors and/or advisor.

Writing Problems — Style ErrorsD1 — 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.

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Class 10

Feb. 25, 2015

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Opener • Class ♯10 • 2/25/15



1. Which of the 5Ws+H is best to put in a lede?

2. What is the purpose of a lede?


Agenda Targets

Class 9 • Feb. 25


openers

• Lede Writing









Due Date Worksheet









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Name


Date

Period

Page 1 of 1



paragraph.









Class 10

Feb. 25, 2015

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Opener • Class ♯11 • 2/27/15



1. Which of the 5Ws+H is best to put in a lede?

2. What is the second paragraph of a story called?


Agenda Targets

Class 9 • Feb. 25


openers

• Lede Writing









Due Date Worksheet





Fairy Tales Do Come True

2/27 end of class Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)


3/3 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (Must be typed) Slide 71








Name


Date

Period

Page 1 of 1



paragraph.









Writing Problems — Style ErrorsD1 — 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.

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