This is a simple rubric handout for an evaluation of a reporter's duties. If the student reporter follows directions and does the required assignm... ByTracee Orman
"Caption It!" is a standards-based activity that features over 25 images for students to write captions. Directions are included for both a creativ... ByTracee Orman
Event Maps are graphic organizers to be used as the first step in writing the Inverted Pyramid News Story. After gathering research and conducting... ByChristie Olstad
These are essential tools for the teacher & student in journalism (or any English/writing course). Style rules are important, yet students often d... ByTracee Orman
This is a handout that students use to write their journals for the year. If a student misses a class, they will know the topic on the given day. ... ByMarci Buhajla
This 2-page quiz/test assesses student journalists’ understanding of Associated Press style, leads, the inverted pyramid, and basic copyediting s... ByWriting Guy
Because it is important for a school newspaper to cover cover all of the clubs and activities a middle or high school offers, this Beat Sheet prese... ByConnie
This 2-page introduction to news writing provides discussion questions regarding newsworthiness, leads, and the inverted pyramid, along with a samp... ByWriting Guy
A great tool for student revisions, a rubric for your grading, and a study guide for students, the Evaluation Checklist for the Inverted Pyramid ar... ByChristie Olstad
This product offers a quick research recap of twenty people and events from the McCarthy Era for study prior to the viewing of the movie, good nigh... ByConnie
This 15-page bundle has several assignments for students in journalism or or a writing course.
The prompts give them questions to ask students... ByTracee Orman
This download contains all materials necessary to teach either an English class or Newspaper course how to put together a local news story. This op... ByWriting Guy
This is a PowerPoint presentation with effective interview tips compiled from various sources I use primarily with my journalism students. I review... ByRyan Reeves
Rationale and Time Line
By the end of this lesson, students will have learned how to write an effective editorial.
This lesson will take three ... ByMiss K
This is a very basic format: Compare and contrast two elements (novels, characters, metals, energy sources, major/current events, etc.); however, t... ByKate Reid
The purpose of this 8-slide presentation is to familiarize students with Edward R. Murrow and Joseph McCarthy before they view the movie, Good Nigh... ByConnie
This handout details the ethics and rules governing the role of student journalists. The information comes mainly from the Society of Professional... ByDetroitteacher