Below is a list of existing lessons in the JEA curriculum that curriculum leaders have identified as appropriate for gifted and talented learners, with notes from curriculum leaders about any minimal adaptations.
Design
Principles Of Design Basics
Note: Combine with lesson on Design Basics for Double-Page spreads (next item on list)
Design Basics For Double-page Spreads
Editing
Choosing Engaging Verbs
Editing To Avoid Slanted Language
Note: Students should explain the implications of the original, slanted language and/or describe potential effects on credibility or accuracy.
Entrepreneurship
Social Media 101
Law and Ethics
When Journalists Must Navigate Ethical Situations
Researching About Court Cases Important To Student Journalists
News Gathering
Conducting A Press Conference
News Literacy
Why News Matters
When Journalists Must Advocate For Themselves
Evaluating Website Credibility
Note: Students should be allowed to add more criteria after exploring several examples.
Photojournalism
Play By The [Composition] Rules
Capture The Moment
Note: Allow for students to attempt to capture photos that fit each level. Create a true gallery walk.
Web
Planning A Multimedia Package (Team Reporting)
Understanding The Why In Online Story Package Design
Writing
Revising And Editing News Stories
Analyzing Peers: Evaluating Write-off Feature Entries
Introduction To Satire
Note: Switch order of lesson. Identify elements and examples, then clarify with direct instruction.
Editorial Cartoons
Note: Discussion should allow for students to explore/identify principles before direct instruction