q2 2015 spring journalism agenda & targets

Class 23

April 13, 2015

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Class ♯23 • 4/13/15

Take out your composition book and answer

the following questions.

1. Explain the role of anonymous sources in journalism.

2. Give two examples of conflict of interest journalists face.

3. Name two current events and state why they are important.a. One local CE

b. one national CE.

Notes on Lede & Nut Graf Written Test

1. Sami Smith not related to Jon or Jenny Smith. Smith is a common last name and one cannot assume the relationship. It was stated Jon and Jenny were related.

2. An Oregon State Representative of five years was killed, this is news in Oregon and should be in lede.

3. Nowhere did it state that the two passengers taking control was negative. Did you make an assumption? The note said they “took command” and “taken over and gave directions.” They could have been stating how to prepare safely for a crash or attempting to calm the group. There wasn’t any mention of a weapon.

4. No contact was made between pilot or co-pilot and two passengers. The pilot was stated as crashing the plane.

Notes on Lede & Nut Graf Written Test

• Who: passengers, State Rep., pilots, etc.

• What: plane crash, death of passengers

• When: 7:45 a.m., this morning

• Where: Mt. Adam, WA; traveling from SeaTac to PDX

• Why: unknown

• How: unknown

Agenda Targets

Class 23 • April 13

• Opener

• Ledes test

• Sources Worksheet– What did you find out which

surprised you?

– What did you think was most important?

• Identify current events

• Learn about sources

• Understand ethics surrounding use of sources

• Understand journalism ethics codes

• Know what constitutes an authority when using a source

• Know the 5 types of quotes

• Know correct attribution style

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Class 24

April 15, 2015

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Class ♯24 • 4/15/15

Take out your composition book and answer the following questions.

1. What are the 5 types of quotations?

2. You over hear a group talking in the hall about a teacher who was seen drinking with a couple of students.

A.Do you publish what you heard and explain why or why not.

B. Say you are going to publish, do you need to do anything before you publish?

3. Name two current events and state why they are important.a. One local CE

b. one national CE.

Agenda Targets


• Opener, Current Events Discussion

• Quotes & Attributions Worksheet

– Online Form• Quotations and Attribution

Notes Stratton 2015 FORM.pdf

– Save then fill out on computer, save again & then print.

– Due next class.






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http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/cms/lib6/OR01000992/Centricity/Domain/1073/Quotations and Attribution Notes Stratton 2015 FORM.pdf

Class 25

April 17, 2015

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Class ♯25 • 4/17/15


1. According to the basic quotation rules stated in the class PowerPoint, what is the #1 thing to NEVER do when writing a quote?

2. What is the correct attribution term to use with any quotation?

3. Which tense needs to be used with a quote?

4. Name two current events and state why they are important.

a. One local CE b. one national CE.

Agenda Targets


• Opener

• Quotes & Attributions Worksheet

– Online Form• Quotations and Attribution

Notes Stratton 2015 FORM.pdf

– Save then fill out on computer, save again & then print.

– Due next class.






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Class 26

April 21, 2015

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Class ♯26 • 4/21/15

Take out your composition book and answer

the following questions.

1. What type of quote is most commonly used by journalists?

2. What are the Society of Professional Journalists four guiding principles?



Agenda Targets


• Opener

• Due: Quotes & Attributions Worksheet

• New: Practice with Quotes and Paraphrases (Form)

– Due next class 4/23/15– Practice with Direct

Quotes_Paraphrases 2015 FORM.pdf

– Save form then fill out on computer, save again & then print.


• Apply ethics when using sources


• Gather the 4 of the 5 types of quotes

• Use correct attribution style

• Develop note taking skills

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http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/cms/lib6/OR01000992/Centricity/Domain/1073/Practice with Direct Quotes_Paraphrases 2015 FORM.pdf

Due DatesDue Dates Sources, Quotes & Attributions Unit Materials• Sources Worksheet 4/8/15 — Directions: Souces Worksheet Direction

2015.pdf• Quotation and Attribution PowerPoint Notes (on the Quotes page)

4/15/15 — Quotations and Attribution Notes Stratton 2015 FORM.pdf• Quotes Worksheet 4/21/15 — Form: Quotes Worksheet Form 2014• Practice with Quotes and Paraphrases 4/23/15 — Practice with Direct

Quotes & Paraphrases 2015 FORM.pdf

Observed Interview, Taking Notes & Getting Quotes• Observation: 4/23/15• Assignment:• Take notes while being careful to obtain accurate notes on quotes• From notes write a lede, nut graf and at least two quotes (one must be

a direct quote)• Rough Draft Due: 4/27/15• Final Draft Due: 4/29/15

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http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/cms/lib6/OR01000992/Centricity/Domain/1073/Souces Worksheet 2015.pdf

http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5751


http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/cms/lib6/OR01000992/Centricity/Domain/1073/Activity Quotes Worksheet.Interactive Form.pdf


Class 27

April 23, 2015

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Class ♯27 • 4/23/15


1. What must you always have in your notes when you are planning to use a direct quote from a source?

2. When can a journalist not use information from a source?

3. What is hearsay?



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Class ♯27 • 4/23/15


1. What must you always have in your notes when you are planning to use a direct quote from a source?

Quotation marks around the material to be used.

2. When can a journalist not useinformation from a source?

When is is “off the record.”

3. What is hearsay?

Hearsay is information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor.

4. Name two current events and state why they are important.a. One local CE b. one national CE.

Agenda Targets


• Opener

• Due: Practice with Quotes and Paraphrases (Form)

• Observe interview of Mick by advance students.– Observe & take notes using

official journalist not pad

– Prepare to write mini story

• Lede

• Nut graf

• 2 quotes (1 direct)

• Use transitions to guide reader through story from nut graft to quote to quote







• Observe interview and take notes

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Observed Interview, Taking Notes & Getting Quotes• Observation: 4/23/15• Assignment:• Take notes while being careful to obtain accurate notes on quotes• From notes write a lede, nut graf and at least two quotes (one must be

a direct quote)• Rough Draft Due: 4/27/15• Final Draft Due: 4/29/15

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Class 28

April 27, 2015

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Class ♯28 • 4/27/15


1. Give an example of a direct quote you took during the interview last class.

2. Now write a paraphrase of the same quote


a. One local CE b. One national CE.c. One world CE

Current Events

• 19-year-old Joshua Edwards, is one of many still missing after the massive, deadly earthquake shook Nepal, a mountainous country between Tibet and India on Saturday.

• Stock Market closing high

• The owner of a Portland martial arts studio accused of sodomizing a child under 12 committed suicide in the Deschutes County Jail.

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Nepal Earthquake 7.8

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• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-3247495Slide1

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32474951

Everest Avalanche Infograph

Agenda Targets


• Opener

• Edit mini story w/peer & editors– Lede

– Nut graf

– 2 quotes (1 direct)

– Use transitions to guide reader through story from nut graft to quote to quote








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Observed Interview, Taking Notes & Getting Quotes• Observation: 4/23/15• Assignment:

– Take notes while being careful to obtain accurate notes on quotes– From notes write a lede, nut graf and at least two quotes (one must be a direct

quote)–Rough Draft Due: 4/27/15 for editing– Editing of Rough Draft Cont. 4/29/15– Final Draft Due: 4/31/15 Slide

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Class 29

April 29, 2015

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Class ♯29 • 4/29/15


1. How do you attribute information to a source on a first reference? Hint: D1, D4

2. How do you attribute information to a source on a second reference? Hint: D1, D4

3. What is the best way to obtain information from a source?

4. Name three current events and state why they are important.

a. What is the current death toll from the Nepal earthquake?

b. What has been happening in Baltimore, Maryland?

c. One local CE

Attribution

D1

On first reference, identify a person’s title, class or position. Do not use double identification in sports, such as sophomore center Nancy Smith:

• Principal Judy Patterson,

• history teacher Chet Howlett,

• … Holly Hurliman, senior, said.

• center Kristi Brennan.

D4

Use the full name on the first reference and the last name only thereafter:

• Principal Mike Kolb wore black and white, North Salem’s school colors.

• Kolb sometimes wears ...

• Coach Doug Hoffmeisterlectured the team at halftime. Hoffmeister told them ...

• Debater Paul Mapp won first at nationals. Mapp defeated...

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Agenda Targets


• Opener

• Edit mini story w/peer & editors– Lede

– Nut graf

– 2 quotes (1 direct)

– Use transitions to guide reader through story from nut graft to quote to quote








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Observed Interview, Taking Notes & Getting Quotes• Observation: 4/23/15• Assignment:

– Take notes while being careful to obtain accurate notes on quotes– From notes write a lede, nut graf and at least two quotes (one must be a direct

quote)–Rough Draft Due: 4/27/15 for editing– Editing of Rough Draft Cont. 4/29/15– Final Draft Due: 4/31/15 Slide

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Class 30

May 1, 2015

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Class ♯31 • 5/5/15


1. Write down two story ideas and who you would contact as sources.

2. What traditionally occurs on May 1?



b. One national CE

c. One local CE

Agenda Targets

Class 30 • May 1

• Opener

• Mini story Past Due 4/29

• Story Ideas

• Story 1 Publication: May 15









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Story Ideas for Publication1. Sports, end of seasons

– (baseball, softball, track, tennis, LAX, golf, Rugby, etc.)

2. Proma. Where to buy clothes, How

to dressb. Where to eat before/afterc. After plansd. Transportation to/from

3. Various school awardsa. CHS Speech Teach Yr.b. SSC

4. Graduation (see prom for expansion ideas)

5. Best driver ed. places6. Phone scams

7. Area Growtha. New Housing, Pop.b. Fred Meyer, Sunnyside

8. Full school year, budget9. Cheap summer activities10.Food Carts, Farmers

Markets11.Cheap eats12.Dating hot spots13.Best first date locations14.Where to cool off on hot

days15.Parents behaving badly

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Story Ideas for Publication1. Area Growth

a. New Housing, Pop.

b. Fred Meyer, Sunnyside

2. Full school year, budget

3. Cheap summer activities

4. Food Carts, Farmers Markets

5. Cheap eats

6. Dating hot spots

7. Best first date locations

8. Where to cool off on hot days

9. Parents behaving badly (sport events)

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Class 31

May 5, 2015

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Class ♯31 • 5/5/15

Take out your composition book and answer the

following questions.

1. Write down three story ideas and who you would contact as sources.



b. One national CE

c. One local CE

Agenda Targets

Class 31 • May 5

• Opener


• Story Ideas



Quiz next class

• 20-25 points

• Quotes; types, format

• Sources; ethics, attribution, authority

• Style: quotes; paragraph, lede and nut graph length; story formatting








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Story Ideas for Publication

1. Personality storiesa. Unusual hobbiesb. Volunteersc. Sports super stard. Award winners

2. Cool Classroom activities

1. State testinga. Teacher’s viewpointb. Student’s viewc. Why do we do itd. Opting out

2. Proma. Student’s opin. Themeb. Courtc. Clothing options

3. Current crime stats4. Allergy tips5. RPHS Unity Field Trip6. Saturday Market7. Track Districts8. Summer Break activities9. Father’s day10. Prep for finals11. Spring sports12. Graduation

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What do you see happening?

Class 32

May 7, 2015

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Class ♯32 • 5/7/15



1. Write down three story ideas and who you would contact as sources.



b. One national CE

c. One local CE

Agenda Targets

Class 32 • May 7

• Opener


• Story Ideas



Quiz 20 points

• Quotes; types, format

• Sources; ethics, attribution, authority

• Style: quotes; paragraph, lede and nut graph length; story formatting








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Pretest

• Go to class website

• Go to Tests & Quizzes page

• Click on http://socrative.com/

• Choose student

• Enter Room Number

• Sign in – Last name, first

name

http://socrative.com/

Room: 296186

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Socrative Student Logon

296186

Sign in usingLast name, first name

Example: Stratton, Lorraine

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Story Ideas for Publication1. Sports, end of seasons

– (baseball, softball, track, tennis, LAX, golf, Rugby, etc.)

2. Proma. Where to buy clothes, How

to dressb. Where to eat before/afterc. After plansd. Transportation to/from

3. Various school awardsa. CHS Speech Teach Yr.b. SSC

4. Graduation (see prom for expansion ideas)

5. Best driver ed. places6. Phone scams

7. Area Growtha. New Housing, Pop.b. Fred Meyer, Sunnyside

8. Full school year, budget9. Cheap summer activities10.Food Carts, Farmers

Markets11.Cheap eats12.Dating hot spots13.Best first date locations14.Where to cool off on hot

days15.Parents behaving badly

(sport events)

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Story Ideas for Publication16. River, water safety17. Nepal Earthquake

lessons for Oregon’s next big one

18. Summer volunteer ops.19. Good Aps for

a. Outdoor acuitiesb. Social connectionsc. Eats

20. Babysitting tips21. What to do when bored

at home22. Good summer reads23. Great hikes24. Day Trips

25. Best connection (carrier)a. Cell Phoneb. Cable vs. Satellitec. Internet

26. Best theater for movie watching

27. Summer job tips28. Area parks29. How to count to 10 or

what to do when younger/older siblings are driving you crazy. Practical tips (not opinion)

30. Staying safe

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Class 33

May 11, 2015

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Class ♯33 • 5/11/15


1. Write down your story assignment and who you are going to interview.

2. What is the inverted pyramid?

3. How long are regular story paragraphs?


a. One national CE

b. One local CE

Agenda Targets

Class 33 • May 11

• Opener

• Mini story final drafts Past Due 4/29



Questioning & Interviewing

Techniques

1. Basic Questioning Strategies

2. Interviewing Order

• Identify current events.

• Apply ethics when using sources.

• Know what constitutes an authority when using a source.

• Interview five people for story.

• Use correct attribution style.

• Develop note taking skills.

• Develop basic questioning strategy for upcoming interview.

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Basic Questioning Strategy

1. Meet the respondent: icebreaker conversation

2. Ask first serious question

3. Proceed to the heart of the interview

4. Ask "bomb" question if necessary

5. Recovery from bomb question

6. Conclude interview

"Bomb" questions are those that are potentially sensitive or embarrassing.

Interviewing Strategy

Good reporters always do the following before, during and after an interview

I. Prepare

II. During the interview

III. Ending the interview

IV. After the interview

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I. Prepare

1. Define a purpose of the interview

2. Research story (person) background

3. Internet, library, other living sources (consult family, friends, co-workers)

4. Make a list of questions (based on research) and plan your strategy

5. Set up an interview with appropriate person and to their advantage


1. Be on time & Be polite

2. Listen non-judgmentally

3. Ask open-ended questions

4. Take notes using their phrases and words

5. Help the person feel relaxed

6. Double check

a. Spelling of names, places, unusual items & terms

b. Facts & figures

c. Titles

7. Rephrase questions to receive better answers

8. Use tape recorder for controversial items, but do not become dependent on it. Verify quotations if not using tape recorder.

9. Be careful with off-the-record comments. Try to avoid them, but sometimes they can lead to questions in another interview.

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1. Ask if there is anything they would like to add.

2. Look over your notes for any additional questions & clarification.

3. Go over all quotes with the respondent to check for accuracy

4. Obtain all the information you think you will need before concluding the interview, but be sure to ask if you can contact your respondent again if necessary.

5. Ask for phone number in case you need further clarification, but do not promise to let subject check story.

6. Thank the respondent for his/her time.


1. Write story immediately after interview (within hour)

2. Double check facts (call source if needed)

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Class 34

May 13, 2015

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Class ♯34• 5/13/15


1. Who have you interviewed?

2. Where did you interview?

3. What was the hardest thing about doing your interview?

4. Name 3 current events and state why they are important.

a. One national CE

b. One local CE

c. World

Agenda Targets

Class 34 • May 13

• Opener



Remember:


Techniques

1. Basic Questioning Strategies

2. Interviewing Order









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I. Prepare

1. Define a purpose of the interview

2. Research story (person) background

3. Internet, library, other living sources (consult family, friends, co-workers)

4. Make a list of questions (based on research) and plan your strategy

5. Set up an interview with appropriate person and to their advantage


1. Be on time & Be polite

2. Listen non-judgmentally

3. Ask open-ended questions

4. Take notes using their phrases and words

5. Help the person feel relaxed

6. Double check

a. Spelling of names, places, unusual items & terms

b. Facts & figures

c. Titles

7. Rephrase questions to receive better answers

8. Use tape recorder for controversial items, but do not become dependent on it. Verify quotations if not using tape recorder.

9. Be careful with off-the-record comments. Try to avoid them, but sometimes they can lead to questions in another interview.

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1. Ask if there is anything they would like to add.

2. Look over your notes for any additional questions & clarification.

3. Go over all quotes with the respondent to check for accuracy

4. Obtain all the information you think you will need before concluding the interview, but be sure to ask if you can contact your respondent again if necessary.

5. Ask for phone number in case you need further clarification, but do not promise to let subject check story.

6. Thank the respondent for his/her time.


1. Write story immediately after interview (within hour)

2. Double check facts (call source if needed)

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Basic Questioning Strategy

1. Meet the respondent: icebreaker conversation

2. Ask first serious question

3. Proceed to the heart of the interview

4. Ask "bomb" question if necessary

5. Recovery from bomb question

6. Conclude interview

"Bomb" questions are those that are potentially sensitive or embarrassing.


Good reporters always do the following before, during and after an interview

I. Prepare




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Class 35

May 15, 2015

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Opener • Image A

Image B

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Class ♯34• 5/13/15



1. What was the hardest thing about doing your interview?

2. What has been the largest stumbling block to your success in writing your story so far?

3. Name 3 current events and state why they are important.

a. One national CE

b. One local CE

c. World

Agenda Targets

Class 34 • May 15

• Opener

• Story 1 Publication: May 15 Articles are now past due


Assignment:

Interviewing Reading

1. Go to “Interview Reading Assignment”

2. Fill out PDF (on website)

3. Read 2 article

4. Due: May 21









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q2 2015 spring journalism agenda & targets

Education

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national ce

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current eventslearn

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