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Community Learning Network

Community Learning Network: Journalism Theme Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Community Learning Network has great information on the art of journalism. The site is outlined by links for easy navigation and contains a rather exhaustive section on general resources. A great site to check out on...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Editorial Cartoons by Ann Telnaes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An exhibit at the Library of Congress tracing the career of Pulitzer prize-winning political cartoonist Ann Telnaes.
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Other

Efa: Editorial Freelancers Association

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page is for freelance journalists who have narrowed their selected field to editorials and editorial columns. Newly combined with the Editorial Freelancers Association, this site contains materials from both organizations.
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Other

School Journalism: Basic Interviewing and Reporting

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Need a way to start off your journalism class for the year? This class period unit for High School Journalism can start you off on the right foot.
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Snn Newsroom: Reporter's Toolbox: Writing Editorials and Columns

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Advice and examples of editorial and feature column writing, along with an explanation of the role that editorial writers and columnists fill. Explains how to structure this type of writing in order to present clear arguments.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Freedom From Oppression (Editorial Writing Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan designed to investigate instances of genocide both historical and recent. Directs students to take on roles as members of the press and create editorials that describe genocidal tragedies and that also outline steps...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: To Report or Not to Report

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What kind of principles do reporters adhere to when deciding what to report? This lesson takes a closer look at a piece written to the New York Times regarding the atrocities committed by Saddam Hussein's Regime in Iraq.
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Aces: The American Copy Editors Society

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This newsletter-style home page for The American Copy Editors Society offers everything from articles and advice to surveys and seminars. Tidy layout and solid organization make this a pleasure to navigate.
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Biography of William Randolph Hearst

For Students 9th - 10th
Park of a larger site on the Hearst Corporation, scroll to the element that says "A brief Hearst history." Bio and pictures of newspaper man William Randolph Hearst. Contains links to related topics including his famed editorial guidelines.