Happy friday
December 11, 2009 · 15 Comments
Please Do Now:
- www.newsroom101.com
- Set 5, newsroom 44
- Post your score
Today, students will:
- Gather all photos, infographs, survey data, etc
- J2 final edits due at the end of the period
- J1 article consultations with Wendy
- Wendy: select feature for nect issue. Edit with author and Josh.
- Business team: get invoice to Ms Jean and continue building database
- Madison: consult with section editors on length and photos, captions, headlines, etc
- Center spread squad
Tonight’s homework is:
- Wendy: written comments to each author
- Amanda, Josh, Madison, Section editors: FINALIZE EVERYTHING. We need to lay out monday to publish this week.
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Due Dates
December 9, 2009 · 15 Comments
Please Do Now:
- www.newsroom101.com
- set 5, newsroom 41
- report your answers as a comment to this post
Today, students will:
- Ad team works with Mr Schwartz
- J1 students conduct reporting
- J2 students final draft due today
Tonight’s homework is:
- Section editors final edits due to Josh by class Friday
- PHOTOS and INFO GRAPHS NOW!!!
- J1 first drafts due Friday
- Read as an example of a good feature: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2009-12-10/news/at-florida-memorial-university-surviving-assaults-is-part-of-the-curriculum/1
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Follow Up
December 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Do Now:
- Bring desks to the front of the room
- Sequentially share out our stories and our status
Today, students will:
- Review elements of feature writing
- Report / write articles
Tonight’s homework is:
- TBA, depending on status.
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Happy (Belated) Birthday Wasersteins
November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Please Do Now:
- Divide into groups:
- If you’re working on this paper, gather around the computer.
- If you’re working on the next paper, push the desks together and get around them.
Today, students will:
- View HOF video
- Come up with open-ended, interview-quality questions for HOF inductees
- Discuss round two presentations with Mr Schwartz
- Finalize story ideas with Wendy
- Possibly learn layout techniques
Tonight’s homework is:
- Finish any outstanding presentations.
- Come ready to ask HOF inductees questions Friday.
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Editing Frenzy
November 6, 2009 · 7 Comments
Please Do Now:
- Read this article: http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2009-11-05/news/miami-parking-nightmare-from-the-homeless-parking-mafia-to-the-meter-fairy/
- As a comment to this post, explain how it differs from news writing. Focus on lede, structure, objectivity, language, use of quotes.
Today, students will:
- Staff writers: Compare and contrast news and features.
- Staff writers: Finish features planners
- Editors, et al: finish paper!
Tonight’s homework is:
- Join the 8 AM journalism party tomorrow in 3562 (optional)
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON!
November 4, 2009 · 1 Comment
Please Do Now:
- DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL MR WEISS TELLS YOU:
- <a href=”https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7TIprQjiPijoNSHutO5wWw_3d_3d”>Click Here to take survey</a>
Today, students will:
- Present reflections
- Critique and revise presentations, using Alessia’s data: http://alessiap2011.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/poll-results/
- Decide next article topics
Tonight’s homework is:
- Planner for next article due Friday
- Second presentation / reflection due Tuesday
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The results are in
October 28, 2009 · 12 Comments
Please Do Now:
- www.newsroom101.com
- Set 4, newsroom 31: http://newsroom101.com/NR_exercises/newsroom031.htm
- Report your score as a comment to this post
Today, students will:
- Receive final poll data from Alessia
- Get presentation tips from debate students
- Finalize presentations
- Rehearse presentations
Tonight’s homework is (due Wednesday):
- Actually do your presentation, with a rate card and ad contract.
- Brainstorm 5 new story ideas on your blog.
- Graphical layout, including center spread (Helen, Madison, Josh)
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Alessia is in charge
October 22, 2009 · 1 Comment
Please Do Now:
- Write three poll questions that are directly related to the business you are targeting.
- Submit them to Alessia
Today, students will:
- Editorial Staff: Final edits w/ Weiss
- Business Staff: Distribute polls and collect results
Tonight’s homework is:
- Some experiences allow you to write in the first person, even in news. Read this amazing series of articles by a NYT journalist who was kidnapped by the Taliban: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/18/world/asia/18hostage.html
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