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Procedure: |
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1. Teacher lecture to describe the various
components of a newspaper. Journalism topics,
vocabulary, layout and graphic design are discussed
as a prerequisite for the unit of study.
Introduction
(Directions before beginning your newsletter):
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2. Students view and discuss the variety of
print newspapers as well as viewing the
electronic versions online.
Discussion of immediate online feedback verses
paper publication time should take place. |
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3. Review the Introduction directions focusing
on the different sections of the newspaper...i.e.
News, Features, Sports, Editorials, Entertainment,
and Guidelines. Use the
links below. |
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4. View Florida
newspapers and school
newspapers on the Internet to discuss
components that are similar and different among
each. |
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5. After research is complete and groups are
set, select an activity
from the list below and create an online newspaper
with teacher directed criteria. An online template
or web editor can be utilized from the resources
provided. |
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6. Evaluate newsletters for journalism quality
as well as grammar and spelling. Use
internet resources. |
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Additional
Activities:
1.Create a one page or
multi-page newsletter. Use the
newsletter
templates to create your own newsletter.
2.Select a name for
your news letter by browsing through the listing of
regional
newspapers.
3. Select clip art
to use in your newsletter from the following site:
4. Review this unit by
completing the online
Scavenger Hunt!
5.
News terminology and
vocabulary. |
