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Students complete a final project (this lesson is part of alarger unit) where they construct, present and analyze information about news journalism from a variety of mediums: newspapers, radio and television. They culminate the unit with a test. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view the film "War Feels Like War" about journalist's experiences in the Iraqi War and discuss the role of journalism in war. They evaluate different media sources for war reporting and determine the questions they want to see addressed. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the qualities of a new paragraph. They develop news paragraphs. They gain an introduction to appropriate paragraph development in news journalism using professional models as a guide. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research a career in journalism and then interact with professionals in the field. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the recent controversy in the media surrounding charges of government propaganda and irresponsible newsgathering by journalists. They research journalistic guidelines or media control and write a position paper stating their views. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students write and develop online journals written from the point of view of a character in a book they are currently reading. They consider the functions, differing styles and importance of journal writing as a method of self-expression. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define and clarify unfamiliar vocabulary words in a vocabulary journal from the novel "Wish You Well" by David Baldacci. They write what they think the definition is and the context clues, read the surrounding sentences, and complete a graphic organizer. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students read primary source journals from the Nebraska Western Trails Project. They work in groups to analyze the journal entries and complete a worksheet. Students then write an individual essay on the experience and consider what kind of information journals can give us about the past. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the practical uses of journals and discover how journal writing can help them academically and personally. They also discover the different types of journal writing and decide which style works best for them. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students are introduced to the importance of journal writing. After creating their own journal, they write their thoughts and feelings about different subjects. If they choose to they can share their writings with the class to end the lesson. Full Review »