45-60 minutes | JEA Curriculum Initiative

Description As each writer will submit beats for publication, students will learn how to determine when they have met all the criteria for a beat, and they will understand criteria that they will be assessed on (a.k.a. “How do I get an A on this?”). Objectives …

August 14, 2017

by abrinelson

Writing

Designing an editorial cartoon

Description Although most journalists aren’t artists, they all need to be able to think artistically and help artists brainstorm thoughtful designs that go beyond the literal. This lesson helps all students develop this skill by asking students to design their own editorial cartoons and offer feedback …

August 14, 2017

by abrinelson

Writing

Finding features: 20 stories about lockers

Description Feature stories are all around us, sometimes literally in the architecture that lines our walls. This brainstorming lesson demonstrates just how easy it can be to come up with some great ideas. Students will individually brainstorm 20 stories about lockers, share ideas, and develop those …

January 1, 2017

by sarahnichols

Editing

Condensing for space

In this lesson, students will be asked to cut finished feature or lengthy news stories to fit a smaller space.

November 4, 2016

by sarahnichols

Photojournalism

Cropping for impact

This lesson will explore the impact of cropping an image from the inside out. Through a series of cropping exercises, students will learn to include only what is most important.

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Staff reflection and problem-solving strategy

Using your theme to develop your brand

Individual and group goal setting for new media staff

Editing cutlines and captions

Fact checking 1

Self-evaluating: When is my beat ready for submission?

Designing an editorial cartoon

Finding features: 20 stories about lockers

Condensing for space

Cropping for impact