Quarter
11/3
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11/10
11/12
11/14
11/18
11/20
11/24
11/26
12/2
12/4
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12/18
JOURNALISM
nd
2
11/3
Homework: none
JOURNALISM
Newswriting
Basics Day 6
POWER-UP DAY 1 – 11/3
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences about your inverted pyramid story.
1.
2.
3.
4.
What
What
What
What
was
was
was
was
easiest about organizing it?
hardest about organizing it?
easiest about writing it?
hardest about writing it?
CHAPTER 3
EXPERT TEACHING TEAMS
You have been assigned a team for AP Style.
In your team, use your textbook the style
handouts to help you answer the set of
questions in your area of expertise.
Write the associated rule in the margin for
each question
When you’ve finished, you can check your
answers up front to be sure you’re ready
Next class, you’ll cover your section of the
packet with the class, explaining the rules.
11/6
Homework: study for Chapter 3 test
JOURNALISM
Newswriting
Basics Day 7
POWER-UP DAY 2– 11/5
A freewrite means you write and never pick your
pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of
your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about
capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!
Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.
Freewrite: trouble
CHAPTER 3
EXPERT TEACHING TEAMS
When your Team is called, all team members
come to the front.
One person will put their answer sheet with
explanations up on the projector .
 Go over each answer with the class, explaining the
rule for why the answer is the right answer.
 The class should write the answers and rules as
you teach.
 Be prepared to answer any questions.
11/10
Homework: study for Chapter 3 test
JOURNALISM
Newswriting
Basics Day 8
POWER-UP DAY 3 – 11/10
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences about AP Style rules.
1.
2.
3.
4.
What
What
What
What
is
is
is
is
one
one
one
one
rule
rule
rule
rule
about
about
about
about
numbers?
addresses?
abbreviations?
apostrophes?
CHAPTER 3 TEST
Login to Edmodo.
Once everyone is logged in, refresh the page.
Take and submit the Chapter 3 Test
When you are finished, silently put up your
laptop and begin working on the AP Editor
Session assignment.
AP EDITOR SESSION
Pick 1 of the 3 printed stories. Edit it
according to AP Style rules.
Triple check your work.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a brief
essay explaining each of the corrections you
made and why the correction was necessary.
(Example: I spelled out the word “one” because
it’s a number between 1-10.)
Staple your essay to your edited story and turn
it in by the end of the block.
Where do stories come from?
Finding & Using Sources
Using the Internet
11/12
Homework: Credibility Check
JOURNALISM
Reporting Basics
Day 1
POWER-UP DAY 4 – 11/12
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences.
1. How would you come up with an idea for a
story? Where would you start?
2. How do you know if a website is a reliable
source?
3. What is plagiarism? How can you avoid it?
CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS
Record the missing information in the notes
from the PowerPoint and Chapter 4
INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT
Go online & find answers to each of
the questions on the page.
For each answer, write the name of the
website where you got the information
Try to find the answers on websites that
are reliable (meet all criteria from notes)
Observation, Taking Notes, and
Interviewing
11/14
Homework: None
JOURNALISM
Reporting Basics
Day 2
POWER-UP DAY 5 – 11/14
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences.
1. What’s one story idea that could be
covered in KHS’s school newspaper?
2. What are the 4 keys to evaluating a
website’s reliability?
3. What are the 6 categories of sources?
CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS
Record the missing
information in the notes
from the PowerPoint and
Chapter 4
Let’s explore some of the
concepts. 
OBSERVATION
In a moment, you will close your
eyes. Spend 5 minutes, with your
eyes closed, thinking of your favorite
place. It could be your room, a
baseball field, a restaurant, a store
– whatever your favorite spot is.
Open your eyes & write about that
place. Your goal is to transport us to
that place through your observations
– the sights, sounds, smells – of the
place. Pretend we are blind and your
writing will help us “see” the place.
ROCK & ROLL QUOTES
ROCK & ROLL QUOTES
Get out a sheet of paper. Keep in mind the
importance of developing a personal short hand:
use symbols for words, abbreviate long words,
skip over articles, use “ for repetition.
Listen to these songs, taking notes to get
ALL the lyrics down. Ready?
Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers
December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) – The Four
Seasons
Fun, Fun, Fun – Beach Boys
Interviews, Quotations,
Attributions, Math for Journalists
11/18
Homework: Study for Chapter 4 Quiz
JOURNALISM
Reporting Basics
Day 3
POWER-UP DAY 6 – 11/18
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences.
1. What are 2 tricks for taking good notes
during an interview?
2. Name and define 1 of the 4 ways a
reporter engages the reader through
observation.
CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS
Login to Edmodo and
download the Chapter 4
PowerPoint. Record the rest
of the missing information in
the notes from the
PowerPoint and Chapter 4.
You have 45 minutes. Go!
When you have finished,
work alone or in pairs to
complete the “Chapter 4
Overview”
Quiz, Interview 101
11/20
Due: Chapter 4 Overview
JOURNALISM
Reporting Basics
Day 4
POWER-UP DAY 7 – 11/20
Correct the quote errors in punctuation,
phrasing, & attributions (eliminate if needed).
1. “To tell you the truth, I would, uh, I’d be
disinclined to recommend buying any
shares of General Motors at this moment
in time” the financial planner said.
2. “As far as I’m concerned.” The mayor
angrily said. “I don’t care how much
money it takes to fix the city’s streets”.
POWER-UP DAY 7 – 11/20
“To tell you the truth, I would, uh, “I’d be
disinclined to recommend buying any
shares of General Motors at this moment
in time,” the financial planner said.
“As far as I’m concerned. ,” the mayor
angrily said. , “I don’t care how much
money it takes to fix the city’s streets.”
CHAPTER 4: REPORTING BASICS
Login to Edmodo and take
the Chapter 4 Quiz.
When you have finished,
brainstorm a list of interview
questions for your partner as
per the assignment
instructions.
Conduct your preliminary
interview, then write your
questions for your primary
interview.
Interview 101 and Billboard Story
11/24
HW: None
JOURNALISM
Reporting Basics
Day 5
POWER-UP DAY 8– 11/24
A freewrite means you write and never pick your
pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of
your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about
capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!
Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.
Freewrite: ocean
INTERVIEW 101
Conduct your primary
interview if you haven’t
already, and write your story,
due at the end of the block.
You may use a computer to
type your story.
Next class, we’ll share our
stories with the class.
Billboard Story
11/26
HW: None
JOURNALISM
Reporting Basics
Day 6
POWER-UP DAY 9– 11/26
Answer the following questions in complete
sentences.
1. What was easy about conducting an
interview?
2. What was easy about writing a story
based on your interview?
3. What was tough about Interview 101?
INTERVIEW 101
It’s time to share your
stories with the class!
When your name is called,
please come to the front of
the room, stand at the
podium, and share your
story. Reading your story is
required.
Activity 1 and Movie Review
Assignment Overview
12/2
HW: study for Chapter 4 Test
JOURNALISM
Shattered Glass
POWER-UP DAY 10– 12/2
Answer the following question in complete
sentences.
1. What does good character have to do with
good journalism?
SHATTERED GLASS
MOVIE REVIEW
In the coming weeks, we will
view another GREAT
journalism movie and write a
movie review.
Take a look at the
assignment. You’ll need to
take notes while you watch/
after you watch, then write a
review like you’d see in the
paper.
SHATTERED GLASS
ACTIVITY I
Part I: (complete together)
Part II – using a laptop,
search online for answer &
record them on loose-leaf.
How was Glass characterized in
the media when his fabrications
were exposed in 1998?
What are journalists saying about
him today?
What has been Glass’s own reaction to the storm
of controversy that he stirred up?
Chapter 4 Test and Crossword
12/4
HW: None
JOURNALISM
Reporting Basics
Day 7
POWER-UP DAY 11– 12/4
Copy the following quote into your journal, then
answer the question that follows.
“ Journalism is merely history's first draft.” -
GEOFFREY C. WARD
What does this quote mean to you?
CHAPTER 4 TEST & CROSSWORD
Complete the Chapter 4 Test
– You may use your notes.
When you finish, turn in your
test and pick up the Chapter
4 Crossword, due at end of
block.
View the Film! 
12/8
HW: none
JOURNALISM
Shattered Glass
POWER-UP DAY 12– 12/8
Answer the following question in complete
sentences.
1. What do you think a movie review needs
to be a quality review? List at least 3
things.
SHATTERED GLASS
MOVIE REVIEW & STUDY GUIDE
As you watch, answer the
first 5 questions of the study
guide and then 5 more
questions of your choosing.
Don’t forget, you will write a
review; jot down your notes
on your Movie Review
Assignment page. After we
watch, you’ll organize your
outline and write a review.
Finish the film, Activity 2
12/10
HW: none
JOURNALISM
Shattered Glass
POWER-UP DAY 13– 12/10
Answer the following question in complete
sentences.
1. What do you think of the movie so far?
2. Which character is your favorite and why?
3. What are your predictions about what will
happen next?
SHATTERED GLASS
MOVIE REVIEW & STUDY GUIDE
As you watch, answer the
first 5 questions of the study
guide and then 5 more
questions of your choosing.
Don’t forget, you will write a
review; jot down your notes
on your Movie Review
Assignment page. After we
watch, you’ll organize your
outline and write a review.
SHATTERED GLASS
ACTIVITY II
Part I: Verification. Complete
questions 1-3.
Part II: Complete using the
article above Bill Cosby.
Underline ever detail that needs
substantiation (every fact,
quote, or assertion).
Write Movie Review
12/12
HW: none
JOURNALISM
Shattered Glass
POWER-UP DAY 14 - 12/12
A freewrite means you write and never pick your
pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of
your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about
capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!
Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.
Freewrite: character
SHATTERED GLASS
MOVIE REVIEW
Time to write! Start with the
outline.
When you are ready to draft,
you can handwrite or type
your draft.
The final review will be typed
and turned in via Edmodo
next class.
Next Thursday, we’ll share
stories in class.
Activity III, Finish Movie Review
12/16
HW: submit movie review if behind
JOURNALISM
Shattered Glass
POWER-UP DAY 15– 12/16
Answer the following question in complete
sentences.
1. What do you think of the movie so far?
2. Which character is your favorite and why?
3. What are your predictions about what will
happen next?
SHATTERED GLASS
ACTIVITY II
Part I: Editorial Standards – For
each episode, explain why you
agree or disagree with editor’s
actions; if you disagree, say
what you would have done.
Part II: Optional extra credit for
homework.
SHATTERED GLASS
MOVIE REVIEW
Time to write! Start with the
outline.
When you are ready to draft,
you can handwrite or type
your draft.
The final review will be typed
and turned in via Edmodo
next class.
Next Thursday, we’ll share
stories in class.
Share Movie Reviews; 60 Minutes
12/18
HW: enJoy your breaks!
JOURNALISM
Shattered Glass
POWER-UP DAY 16 - 12/18
A freewrite means you write and never pick your
pencil up from the paper, letting whatever flow out of
your mind. You don’t stop and edit, don’t worry about
capitalization or punctuation, stay on topic or not!
Up to your brain to take you where it wants to go.
Freewrite: cheer
SHATTERED GLASS
REVIEW SHARE TIME
Time to share! When your
name is called, please come
up to the front.