Planning your week:
Mon. 8/31 - Complete group surveys by class time Tues. 9/1 - Get 10 responses to the “Demographics” survey Thurs. 9/3 - Complete Maestro graphic organizer and Beyond Maestro Question Sheet - due by class time, 9:20 am EDT Get 10 responses to the “School” survey Upcoming Due Dates: Tues. 9/8 - Get 10 responses to the “News” survey Resources: CTLS Learn website CTLS Learn Access information Journalism Fall 2020 google folder Monday, August 31 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will understand the different types of stories and how to flesh out a story to check for relevance to the audience. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. ELAGSE11-12W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Agenda:
Tuesday, September 1 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will apply and use the Maestro approach to a news story. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Agenda:
Wednesday, September 2 (Asynchronous) Agenda:
Thursday, September 3 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will be introduced to the reporting process; Students will be introduced to the interviewing process, guidelines and suggestions. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Agenda:
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Friday, September 4 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will be introduced to the inverted pyramid style of writing. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE11-12W8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. Agenda:
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Planning your week:
Th. 8/27 - Complete “Everything You Need to Know” graphic organizer (Google Docs organizer here) (PDF organizer here) and submit to Turnitin.com Upcoming Due Dates: Mon. 8/31 - get 10 unique survey responders by the beginning of class Resources: CTLS Learn website CTLS Learn Access information Journalism Fall 2020 google folder Monday, August 24 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will use news values to analyze the potential of story. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. ELAGSE11-12SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data. ELAGSE11-12SL3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. Agenda:
Tuesday, August 25 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will understand the freedoms guaranteed to scholastic journalists under the First Amendment. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12RI9: Analyze foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (including The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features. Agenda:
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Wednesday, August 26 (Asynchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will understand the freedoms guaranteed to scholastic journalists under the First Amendment. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12RI9: Analyze foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (including The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features. Agenda:
Thursday, August 27 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will understand the freedoms guaranteed to scholastic journalists under the First Amendment. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12RI9: Analyze foundational U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (including The Declaration of Independence, the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address) for their themes, purposes, and rhetorical features. ELAGSE11-12SL4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range or formal and informal tasks. Agenda:
Friday, August 28 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will understand the different types of stories and how to flesh out a story to check for relevance to the audience. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. ELAGSE11-12W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Agenda:
WELCOME TO JOURNALISM!!
Planning your week: T 8/18 - Complete “Welcome to Journalism” form by the beginning of class Th 8/20 - “What is Media?” assignment due by the start of class F 8/21 - Find a local news story, copy and paste the link to the story on the document in our Journalism Fall 2020 google folder BEFORE class begins Upcoming Deadlines: M 8/24 - Return signed syllabus ASAP Resources: CTLS Learn website CTLS Learn Access information “Welcome to Journalism” form Syllabus/Class procedures presentation Journalism Syllabus Journalism Fall 2020 google folder Monday, August 17 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Reflect on personal qualities and characteristics; understand class policies and procedures; produce interview questions; meet your new Journalism community Targeted Standards(s): ELAGSE9-10RI7: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account. ELAGSE9-10W7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. ELAGSE9-10W8: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.ELAGSE9-10W10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. Agenda:
Tuesday, August 18 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Apply skills for close reading, gathering evidence, and making inferences; set writing goals for feature writing. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Use parallel structure.* b. Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations. ELAGSE9-10L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. b. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. c. Spell correctly. d. Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization. Agenda:
Wednesday, August 19 (Asynchronous) Learning Goal(s): Apply skills for close reading, gathering evidence, and making inferences. Targeted Standards: ELAGSE9-10L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Use parallel structure.* b. Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations. ELAGSE9-10L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. b. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. c. Spell correctly. d. Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization. Agenda:
Thursday, August 20 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will identify and define the eight news values. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. ELAGSE11-12SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data. ELAGSE11-12SL3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. Agenda:
Friday, August 21 (Synchronous) Learning Goal(s): Students will use news values to analyze the potential of story. Targeted Standard(s): ELAGSE11-12RI6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text in which the rhetoric is particularly effective, analyzing how style and content contribute to the power, persuasiveness, or beauty of the text. ELAGSE11-12SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data. ELAGSE11-12SL3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. Agenda:
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