Mrs. Sandy Jones

Journalism

Course Description: Introduction to and practice in interviewing, writing, and publication of news.

Course Objectives:

· Understand:

o The importance of communication in society

o The importance of objectivity in reporting

· Identify effective leads

· Distinguish between libel and slander

· Identify and implement five elements of a lead

· Write headlines

· Understand and implement newspaper layout

· Use oral and written methods to critique school, local, and national journalists

Special Projects:

· Selection and introduction of guest speakers

· Mock newscasts

· Weekly interviews and story assignments

· Publication of school newspaper

Materials: (Every Day)

· Notebook

· Pen or pencil

· Enthusiasm

Grading:

50% News, Stories, and Projects

20% Nine Weeks Assessments

20% Daily Grades

10% Homework

Planning Period: Sixth Period

Monday, April 29- Class will continue to work on group mini-mag.

Tuesday, April 30- Class will complete group mini-mag to be turned in at the end fo the period.

Wednesday, May 1 - Class will discuss hot topics in Journalism and learning about the format of Socratic Seminar.

Thursday, May 2- Class will participate in a Socratic Seminar on a hot topic in Journalism.

Friday, May 3- Class will finsih up Socractic Seminar.