Monday, October 24, 2016

What's coming up

Tuesday, Oct. 25: We should have time for you to work on the blogs for a bit. We'll also watch the first part of a video titled "Reporter" about how important it is to write about serious issues in a way that people can relate to, so they will care about them. We'll also talk a little bit about the profiles, which I'll hand back to you.
News quiz: Samantha, Articles/AP tip: Ryan, Elizabeth

Thursday, Oct. 27 Midterm quiz. If time, work on blogs. Quiz: Alicia, Articles/AP tip: Mariah, Elissa

Tuesday, Nov. 1: Blog groups will present  and explain the features of their blogs to the class on the big screen.  Finish watching "Reporter."  Quiz: Danielle, Articles/AP tip: Mack, Kathryn

Thursday, Nov. 3: First draft of feature due. Include word count and photos. Peer edit. Issue paper pitch (moved up from Nov. 8) Quiz: John, Articles/AP tip: Mack Kathryn

Tuesday, Nov. 8: Meet, 4:30 p.m. at downtown polling place, Bangs Community Center, to interview voters.

Thursday, Nov. 10: Pre-first draft Issue paper due (500 words). Peer edit. Final Feature paper due (1,000 words, photos). Quiz: Caroline, Articles/AP tip: Nicanor, Tyler

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