Journalism class daily agenda and targets

1. Journalism
Agenda & Targets
Fall 2015
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2. Class 14
Oct. 19, 2016
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3. Opener • Image A
Image B
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10/19/15
1. What is the difference
between libel and
slander?
2. Which element of
news reflects the
relative closeness of an
event?
3. Explain one fact about
journalism you didn’t
know before taking
this class.

4. Agenda Targets
Class 14 • Oct. 19
• Stratt out recovering (sorry
folks) — Who I am
• Test
• What have you covered
• Typical news story layout
design
• Understand why news is often
called the first draft of history.
• Learn how news is reported
and accessed.
• Develop better understanding
for how news is categorized.
• Role of reporters
• Journalistic Ethics
– libel, slander
– Code of Ethics
• Legal precedent; Tinker,
Hazelwood
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5. Need for class
• 2GB+ USB Thumb drive
• 1 ream plain paper (for laser
printer)
• Binder for notes & handouts
• Composition Book for News
Journaling
• Pen Black or Dk. Blue Ink
• Access to Internet & TV
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6. Class 15
Oct. 21, 2015
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7. Agenda Targets
Class 15 • Oct. 21
• Opener
– Composition book for
openers
• Discuss
– Class web page(s)
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– News writing basics
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/25354
• Lede Writing
– Fairy Tales do Come
True Ledes Pre-test
• Identify current events
• Understand importance of
ledes.
• Learn what is included in a
lede.
• Learn the steps in which
ledes are written.
• Identify facts and the order
in which to use them in a
lede.
• Learn how to use a PDF
form.
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8. Opener •
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10/21/15
1. What is a lede (lead)?
2. How long is a lede?
3. Name 2 republican and
2 democratic candidates
for US President.
4. What major natural
disaster is expected to
hit Oregon is overdue?
Hint: last happened in
January 1700

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10/21/15
1. What is a lede (lead)?
A lede (or lead) is the
beginning (1st ¶) of a
journalistic story detailing
the most important details
giving the reader the main
idea of the story.
2. How long is a lede?
A lede is less than 30-35
words. It should be short
and concise

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10/19/15
1. Name 2 republican and 2 democratic
candidates for US President.
A. Democrats http://2016.democratic-
candidates.org/?sort=alphabetically&sex=&other=
i. Hillary Clinton
ii. Bernie Sanders
B. Republicans http://2016.republican-
candidates.org/?sort=alphabetically&sex=&other=
i. Donald Trump
ii. Dr. Ben Carson
iii.Marco Rubio
iv.Jeb Bush
2. What major natural disaster is
expected to hit Oregon is overdue?
Hint: last happened in January 1700
http://pnsn.org/outreach/earthquakesources/csz=
Megaquakes of more than 7.5
magnitude have occurred on average
every 246 years during the past 10,000
years. Every 400 to 600 yrs. There is a 9+
quake effecting Oregon.

11. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit Due Dates
Due Date Worksheet
10/21 end of class Ledes Pre-Test — In Class
10/23 end of class
Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form —
In Class
10/27 beginning of
class
Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach
webpage printout) — Homework
10/27 start of class Fairy Tales Do Come True — In Class
11/2 during class
Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be
typed)
11/4 start of class
Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And
Who? (Must be typed)
11/6 end of class
Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1
(typed)
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12. Lede Definition
• A lede is the first
sentence or short
portion of an
article giving the
gist of the story
and contains the
most important
points readers
need to know.
• Short and
concise, only 30
to 35 words
long.
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Lede
Nut Graf
Flashy Quote
Body
18
words

13. Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug(assignment name)
Date
Period
Page1of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion ProMedium size14 font. Besureto double
spacestory copy. Writeparagraphsin block from puttingan extrareturn between each
paragraph.
Remember to useshort and concisesentiments. Usecolorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributionsarein past tense. Thevery best attribution term to
useistheword said. Attributionsshould comeafter information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduceanew sourcechangeto anew p aragraph.
Writeclear transitions connectingquotesand addingto thestory flow. Think as
transitionsasroad signspointingtheway for readersto follow .
Start copy⅓of waydownpagetoallowfor commentstobe
writteninbyeditorsand/oradvisor.
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14. Writing Problems — Style Errors
D1 — First reference, identify respondent by a person’s title, class or
position. Use only one identification in sports.
D4 — Full name first reference, last name there after.
D5 —When necessary to mention people w/ same last names in same
story, distinguish between the two by using full names throughout.
Use pronouns or other identification when appropriate. Some
exceptions.
E10 — No comma after conjunctions in a series.
F1 — Avoid starting sentences with figures. If absolutely necessary write
out number.
F2 — Zero through nine written out, 10+ written as figures.
G1 — All statements of opinion or fact not generally available or known
must be attributed to someone Opinions without attribution. Opinions
can be in quotes, but not in writing (writer’s opinion).
G2 — Omit the word “that” when its absence will not affect the reader’s
understanding of the statement.
G3 — Use third person pronouns, except in direct quotes.
• Avoid all other use of; you, we, us, I, etc.
• Except in an occasional special feature or column.
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15. Class 16
Oct. 23, 2015
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16. Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯16 • 10/23/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. What part of a news story
gives readers the gist of the
story?
2. Besides The Oregonian,
name a local newspaper?
3. Name two current event
(news) items.
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17. Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯16 • 10/23/15
Take out your composition book and answer
the following questions.
1. What part of a news story
gives readers the gist of the
story? The lede gives
readers the gist of the story.
2. Besides The Oregonian,
name a local newspaper?
The Columbian
(Vancouver), The Statesman
Journal (Salem) The
Portland Tribune, The
Clackamas Review and The
Outlook (Gresham ) area
few examples of local
newspapers.
3. Name two current event
(news) items. Slide
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18. The Oregonian
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19. Portland Tribune
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20. Statesman Journal
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21. Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯16 • 10/23/15
Take out your composition book and answer the
following questions.
3. Name two current event (news)
items.
• Biggest West Coast Hurricane
• Vice President Joe Biden will not
run for president
• Obama signs disaster declaration
for Washington after summer
wildfires
• Massive asteroid to zip by Earth
on Halloween
• Milwaukie passes $15 minimum
wage
• Netanyahu criticized for saying
Holocaust was mufti's idea, not
Hitler's
• Netanyahu criticized for saying
Holocaust was mufti's idea, not
Hitler's
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22. Agenda Targets
Class 16 • Oct. 23
• Opener
• Pretest
• Discuss
– Class web page(s)
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– Ledes PowerPoint Notes
• Ledes & Nut Graf webpage
http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5753
• Due Next Class: Tuesday
Oct.
• Identify current events.
• Learn parts of basic news
story.
• Communicate current
knowledge of journalism.
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23. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised Due Dates
Due Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23
Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due Today
Homework — Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due
• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class
• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/4
Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must
be typed)
11/6 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/12
Fairy Tales Do Come True — In Class
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24. Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.
• Must have header with
– Page number
(insert Page X of Y, rt.
justified)
– Name
– Slug (assignment name)
– Date
– Period
• Must be double spaced
• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug(assignment name)
Date
Period
Page1of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion ProMedium size14 font. Besureto double
spacestory copy. Writeparagraphsin block from puttingan extrareturn between each
paragraph.
Remember to useshort and concisesentiments. Usecolorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributionsarein past tense. Thevery best attribution term to
useistheword said. Attributionsshould comeafter information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduceanew sourcechangeto anew p aragraph.
Writeclear transitions connectingquotesand addingto thestory flow. Think as
transitionsasroad signspointingtheway for readersto follow .
Start copy⅓of waydownpagetoallowfor commentstobe
writteninbyeditorsand/oradvisor.
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25. Class 17
Oct. 26, 2015
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26. Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯17 • 10/26/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. How long is a lede?
2. What is contained in a
basic news lede?
3. Which two two questions
should be answered in a
lede?
4. Name two current event
(news) items.
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27. Agenda Targets
Class 17 • Oct. 26
• Opener
• Discuss
– Class web page(s)
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– Ledes PowerPoint Notes
• Ledes & Nut Graf webpage
http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5753
• Due today
• Selecting Facts for Ledes
– PDF Form on web page
• Understand importance of
ledes.
• Learn what is included in a
lede.
• Learn the steps in which
ledes are written.
• Begin to identify facts to
use in a lede.
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28. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised Due Dates
Due Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23
Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due Today
Homework — Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due
• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class
• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/4
Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must
be typed)
11/6 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/12
Fairy Tales Do Come True — In Class
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29. Lede Rules
• Short paragraph, generally one sentence
• Less than 30 words (35 is too many)
• Should first verb should express the main "what" of the story
and should be placed among the lede's first seven words.
• The lede's first verb — the same one that expresses the main
"what" of the story — should be active voice, not passive
voice.
• If there's a "who" involved in the story, the lede should give
some indication of who the "who" is.
• The lede should summarize the "why" and "how" of the
story, but only if there's room.
• If what's in the lede needs to be attributed, place the
attribution at the end of the lede.
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30. Writing a News Lede: Steps
1. Find the most important (key) thought
(fact).
2. Number the order of thoughts from most
important to least.
3. Include the what and who into the lede.
4. Include any significant amounts into
lede. Remember people want to know
about money.
5. Place the most important facts first while
writing.
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31. Class 18
Nov. 2, 2015
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32. Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯18 • 11/2/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. What is the purpose of a
lede?
2. Which questions are the
most important to ask in a
lede?
3. Name two current event
(news) items.
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33. Agenda Targets
Class 18 • Nov. 2
• Opener
• Discuss Selecting Facts for
Ledes
– PDF Form on web page
– Class web page(s)
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– Due today
• Fairy Tales lede
disscussion
• Understand importance of
ledes.
• Learn what is included in a
lede.
• Learn the steps in which
ledes are written.
• Begin to identify facts to
use in a lede.
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34. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised 11/2 Due Dates
Due Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23
Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due Today
Homework — Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due
• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class
• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 • Due: Selecting Facts for Ledes — Review In Class
11/4 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/6
• Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed)
• Collect Journals
11/12 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/19
TEST: MC, Matching, Writing “Fairy Tales Do Come
True” — In Class
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35. Class 19
Nov. 4, 2015
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36. Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯19 • 11/4/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. How is a summary lede
different from a suspended
interest lede?
2. What “things” should be
included in a lede for a
basic news story?
3. Name two current event
(news) items.
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37. Agenda Targets
Class 179 • Nov. 4
• Opener
• Lede Writing
– Review Rules & Steps (also
on webpage)
– Assignment
• Leads: Using What? Who?
• Must be typed following
established style
– Due today
• Understand importance of
ledes.
• Learn what is included in a
lede.
• Learn the steps in which
ledes are written.
• Identify facts to use in a
lede.
• Rewrite ledes placing who
& what first from ledes
written otherwise
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38. Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised 11/2 Due Dates
Due Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23
Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due Today
Homework — Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due
• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class
• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 • Due: Selecting Facts for Ledes — Review In Class
11/4 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/6
• Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed)
• Collect Journals
11/12 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/19
TEST: MC, Matching, Writing “Fairy Tales Do Come
True” — In Class
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39. Lede Rules
• Short paragraph, generally one sentence
• Less than 30 words (35 is too many)
• Should first verb should express the main "what" of the story
and should be placed among the lede's first seven words.
• The lede's first verb — the same one that expresses the main
"what" of the story — should be active voice, not passive
voice.
• If there's a "who" involved in the story, the lede should give
some indication of who the "who" is.
• The lede should summarize the "why" and "how" of the
story, but only if there's room.
• If what's in the lede needs to be attributed, place the
attribution at the end of the lede.
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40. Writing a News Lede: Steps
1. Find the most important (key) thought
(fact).
2. Number the order of thoughts from most
important to least.
3. Include the what and who into the lede.
4. Include any significant amounts into
lede. Remember people want to know
about money.
5. Place the most important facts first while
writing.
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