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11/28 – Short class — We did the READ activity. 11/29 – No class. 11/30 – Short class — We start review for quarter exam. MSJ Q2 test review 12/1 -Quarter exam review. 12/2 – Quarter exam on sports, features, … Continue reading →

11/14  Objective: I will apply what I have learned about editorial writing. BW5: Should the government fund the space program? (Turn in to Bellwork 7.) CW: 1. Turn in your features story. 2. Complete a graphic organizer for your editorial. … Continue reading →

10/31   Objective: I will write an interesting restaurant review that interests readers. BW3: What was the most scrumptious item you ate during your restaurant experience. CW: 1. Create a 5 senses chart for the place you visited. Use this chart … Continue reading →

10/13 Objective: I will learn the components of a restaurant review and how to write in the first person. BW: none CW: Restaurant review material. HW: Work on perfecting news articles 10/14 Objective: I will learn the difference between news … Continue reading →

10/3 Objective: I will understand the difference between sports leads and news leads. BW: none CW: We took notes on sports writing. HW: Finish rough draft if not completed. 10/4 Objective: I will apply the skills I learned for interviewing, … Continue reading →

Objective: I will apply the skills I learned for interviewing, leads, quotes, and paraphrasing as I write my article for The Prowler. 9/26 BW1: Let’s take a look at some headline advice from CNN. CW: We will review the exam … Continue reading →

Objective: I will score a 70 percent or better on my journalism exam, where I will apply the skills of paraphrasing, direct quotes, lead styles, news criteria, and interviewing. 9/19 BW4: Video: How should the media handle popular trial cases? … Continue reading →

9/12 We had a substitute teacher today. You should have worked on finishing your Lead Scavenger Hunt assignment. 9/13 and 9/14 We were in the band room. We worked on writing leads and turned in two writing assignments. 9/15 BW2: … Continue reading →

8/24 BW1: Why is having access to news so important? CW: Complete the assignment Online Media and save to your Google Docs or on a flash drive. Interview a classmate. HW: Make sure you complete the survey, print the acknowledgement … Continue reading →