Headline writing resources
Caption writing resources
- “Creating Storytelling Captions” (Jostens)
- “Follow these simple techniques to write perfect caption every time to intrigue, inform readers”
Headline writing resources
Caption writing resources
Assignment:
Create written and illustrated satirical works (one each – written and art). The two pieces do not have to match. You will create a spread for your written and illustrated work.
“Building Shapes and Using the Pen Tool in InDesign and Illustrator” – videos 1-6
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Common Core:
*Standard descriptions may be summarized and modified to include assignment rationale/purpose in parentheses
“English Language Arts Standards” by Common Core State Standards Initiative
Camera simulators
Writing music reviews resources
Writing instructional articles resources
Instructional videos
Terms from videos
How to write a lead (part 1)
How to write a lead (part 2)
How to write a lead (part 3)
How to write a lead (part 4)
Terms from articles and handout
Resources
Video explaining lesson…
Discussion – accessing prior knowledge
*SL: 1 (Varying group discussions–partner, group and class. Students can express themselves clearly and listen to others).
In groups of 3-4, answer the following and then discuss with the class.
Read the following how-to articles in your groups. Take brief notes so you can summarize the information and report back to the class.
*RI: 1-2 (After reading, use specific parts of reading to understand main message. Students can summarize text).
Kenna Griffin encourages the reader to include their contact information. This advice is geared toward working professionals who can include a work email or a phone number.
As a student, you will not be including your personal information or social media information. If necessary, you can include your publication’s email/social media info. and the school’s phone number so your adviser (me) can be reached. Use Internet safety regarding your personal info.
However, it is fine to include your name on the publications’ website since you are a student writer working on staff for your publication and using this monitored social media platform.
Internet safety is important.
StaySafeOnline.org urges students to use caution when posting and to not share personal information:
It is essential that students understand and commit to not sharing personal information with people they view as “friends” online. This includes their real name, address, phone number, financial information, school name, passwords, or other private information. [Read the full article.]
When using technology, make sure to adhere to the district’s technology policy. (Review policy).
What are others doing?
*RI: 6 (Can understand author’s point of view, purpose and use of rhetoric).
Read through the bios. below and think about…
Example staff bios.
Write your own staff bio.
Writing requirements
Resources
*L:3 (Understand how language is used in style. Use a manual or style guide when writing or editing).
Assessment
Common Core
*Standard descriptions are summarized and modified to include assignment rationale/purpose in parentheses
“English Language Arts Standards” by Common Core State Standards Initiative
Common Core Standards for conducting interviews:
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