Journalism I & II Course Syllabus



Lianna Bennett Credit: One

Teacher Contact:

Kent Island High School

410-604-2070

Lianna.Bennett@

Planning: 8-9:25

Extra help available daily until 3:10pm or by appointment.

You may email me at Lianna.Bennett@, or phone me at the school at 410-604-2070 from 8-9:25 or after 2:30. Email is the best way to contact me.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental elements of news writing, page layout, and photography. Students will learn the terms and concepts of the journalism, including the history of the field and the ethics of journalism. Students will be collaborating in groups on research projects. Classes will include discussions, workshops, group and individual meetings, writing, revising, and publishing. Students will read and discuss recently published articles that have appeared in print or online, and will also read and evaluate some examples of creative journalism.

In addition to class assignments, students will be producing the Kent Island High School newspaper. Since this is an English class, students should be mindful that the skills sharpened in English class will apply also to this class, especially grammar and usage.

Students will be able to find a particular niche within the wide field of journalism and spend time directing his/her energy toward that area of interest. For example, he/her may be more interested in photojournalism than in feature writing, or editorials than sports writing.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

To learn about the history of the American press

To learn about journalistic ethics, law and policy

To master news articles, editorials, reviews, features, profiles, sports articles, columns in the creation of the online school newspaper Nautical News

Materials

3-ring binder – for article portfolio and another section for notes and class work

Memo or spiral notebook for warm-up journal

Black or blue ink pen or pencil

Films include the following:

All the President’s Men, Alan J. Pakula

Shattered Glass, Billy Ray

Possible 3rd film – documentary - Bowling for Columbine, Michael Moore or Super-Size Me

GRADING POLICY:

15% Final Exam

45% Summative Assessments: Journalism History Project, Unit Tests, Writing Portfolio

40% Formative Assessments: Midterm Exam, Class work, Daily Response Journal, Quizzes, Newspaper article rough drafts, Film Study guides

The Writing Portfolio will be assessed at five points during the course. At each assessment, the portfolio should be up to date with final copies of the assigned articles.

Course Outline: Week 1-2: Introduction to Course/Journalism History

Start Daily Response Journals/Journalism Questionnaire/Intro.to Journalism history/ History project/ Important Dates in Journalism/Online Scavenger Hunt

Week 3-4: Law & Ethics and the First Amendment Notes on Law & Ethics/First Amendment Free-write

News Writing/Effective Leads/ Headlines/ Interviewing

Introduction to News Writing/ Writing a News Story Handout/ What Makes Your Story News? / Interview Notes--Handout/Interview Practice with classmate/ Interview Assignment--Create questions

Using Direct Quotes/ Traditional pyramid structure in news articles. Variety of leads and strategies for introductions. Organizing ideas and introducing quotes. Subjective vs. objective language in copy writing.

*Rough Draft of News Article Due

Week 5 – Feature Stories

Features: Types of Features/Features: Structure Packet/Discuss Human Interest-Information-Profiles-Voice-Transitions / Decide on Features Story Topic/Write Questions

*Rough Draft of Feature Article Due

Week 6: Sports and Writing

Sports Stories/Sports Terms Assignment/Sports: Notes/Topic Ideas/Read some examples

*Rough Draft of Sports Article Due

Editing and revising Articles –

Writing Portfolio Assessment: Two Finished articles need to be in your portfolio.

At least 1 Final Article will be used for On-line publication /Templates on Computers/Captions/Headlines/Visual Study/Layout for Issue

Weeks 7-8: Law & Ethics Continued “Shattered Glass” /Interview with Stephen Glass/ Censorship: Tinker, Bethel School District and Hazelwood School District decisions/ Sixth Amendment /Shield Law/ Right to Privacy?

Editorial Writing

Editorial Notes/Read Examples of Opinion/Editorials/Decide on Editorial Topic/Editorial Work Time/Supporting Your Ideas Handout/Editorial Brainstorm Handout

*Rough Draft of Editorial Due

Week 9: Writing a Review Culture: music reviews, film reviews, local student productions and exhibits. The role of the critic in journalism. Proper structure and voice in critical journalism. The importance of genre. *Rough Draft of Review Article Due

Week 10 – Review and Midterm

Weeks 11-12: Journalism History Continued

“All the President’s Men”/Watergate – how it changed journalism *Rough Draft of Article Due – your choice

An article of your choice

Week 13-14:

Editing and Revising Articles

Writing Portfolio Assessment: Two Finished articles need to be in your portfolio.

At least 1 Final Article will be used for Issue/Templates on Computers/Captions/Headlines/Visual Study/Layout for Issue

Weeks 15-16: Advertising and the Media Advertising: Types of Advertising/Advertising Appeals Assignment/Saturday Night Live Ad Parodies-Worksheet on Ad Appeals with video/Advertising Lecture: 7 Types of Propaganda/Quotations from Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel /Morgan Spurlock's 30 Days: "Minimum Wage" /Advertising PowerPoint Project

News Parody Hunter S. Thompson and Dave Barry Writings/Story Assignments/Captions

*Rough Draft of Article Due – your choice

Week 17: Introduction to Literary Journalism. The role of the journalist, and the different definitions of “truth.” The importance of style and tone and imagery. Introduction to Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood and reading assignment.

Literary journalism project: topic selection

*Rough Draft of Article Due – your choice

Week 18:

Writing Portfolio Assessment: Two Finished articles need to be in your portfolio.

At least 1 Final Article will be used for Issue/Templates on Computers/Captions/Headlines/Visual Study/Layout for Issue

Documentaries . The documentarian as journalist

Week 19-20: Photojournalism Telling a story through pictures – voice, tone, setting, character, etc. *Photojournalism Essay Due

Writing Portfolio Assessment: Two Finished articles need to be in your portfolio.

At least 1 Final Article will be used for Issue/Templates on Computers/Captions/Headlines/Visual Study/Layout for Issue

Review and Final Exam 

Following is the list of rules:

✓ Come to class on time and ready to work – two tardies = phone call home, three tardies = detention

✓ Remain in your assigned seat unless you have permission to get up.

✓ Use appropriate speech, tone, and body language.

✓ Follow and respond to adult directions.

✓ No personal electronic equipment of any kind

✓ No food or drink

✓ SHOW RESPECT for your classmates, your teacher, yourself, and learning.

Classroom Procedures and Policies:

Entering classroom:

Please arrive to class BEFORE the final bell rings. Students not seated when the bell rings will be considered late. After three times of tardiness, you will receive a detention

Seating: Be seated in your assigned seat

Response Journal: Everyday will begin with a 10 minute response journal

Homework: Homework assignments will also be posted on the board and google classroom.

During Classroom Work:

If you need a pencil or paper – first ask your neighbor and then there is will be a limited supply on the desk in the front of the room – you must return pencils or will not be allowed to borrow one

If you need to sharpen your pencil – please wait for an appropriate time

If you need to go to the bathroom - You are not to be out of class no more than 5 minutes.

Make-up Work:

If you miss class for any reason, there will be extra handouts filed in the classroom under your class section. YOU are responsible for making up the missed work. You get 3 days for every one absent.

Late homework or major assignments: Unless it is excused, for all late work I will deduct 25% for the 1st day it is late. It will then be worth 50% and will not be accepted after one week from due date.

Late classwork will not be accepted.

Plagiarism: If any portion of your work is plagiarized, your work is considered plagiarism. Plagiarizing any portion of your work, no matter how large or small will result in a zero on your assignment. You are not entitled to redo the assignment under these circumstances. Additionally, plagiarisms will likely result in an office referral (which is part of your permanent academic record) and/or other consequences from coaches and/or advisors, including NHS.

Grading Policy:

All work is based on a point system: Warm-up drills and short homework assignments are worth 10 points each, class work varies from 5-30 points depending on the assignment, tests, projects, and other major papers will also vary from 50-200 points.

Participation:

It is important that you participate in class discussions and assignments. A part of your grade depends on your participation and cooperation. Class discussions are meant for thoughtful opinions, comments, questions and concerns. Please be respectful.

“I think journalism is a great way to do public service, to have an impact on your community.” Bob Schieffer

“I have read and understand the Journalism syllabus.”

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Journalism I Course Information

Academic Year: 2016-2017 Kent Island High School

Teacher: Mrs. Bennett Planning: 8:00-9:25

Email: Lianna.Bennett@ Phone: 410-604-2070

Extra help available daily until 3:10pm.

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