Journalism Class 25-26 | Classes with Danielle Smallwood

Week 12: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | November 19, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Opinion & Editorial Writing Learn the structure and tone of opinion/editorial writing Understand the difference between fact-based reporting and persuasive writing Practice writing a short editorial Begin outlining an opinion piece for the December...

Week 11: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | November 12, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Planning & Kahoot Review what's been done Kahoot Scripture1 Thessalonians 5:11 — “Encourage one another and build each other up…” Focus on supporting each other’s work and growth as a team.Review ideas for articlesEdit your Dec article to make sure it aligns with...

Week 10: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | November 5, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Preparing the Dec Issue Editing skills ScriptureColossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord...” Discuss giving their best when preparing something for others to read.Review ideas for articles1. Sentence Structure: Keep It...

Week 9: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | October 29, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Feature Articles & Human Interest Stories Understand what a feature or human interest article is Learn how to find a unique angle and deeper story Begin planning or writing a personal-interest feature for the November issue Build skills in storytelling and tone...

Week 8: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | October 22, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Kahoot Review Reinforce learning about ethics, interviewing, and article writing Finalize all articles and visual content for Issue #2 Play a fun Kahoot review Scripture Psalm 34:13 — “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.” Reflect on being...

Week 7: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | October 15, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Writing the Interview Article Learn how to structure an interview-based article Practice integrating quotes and paraphrased content Refine headlines and formatting Continue developing Issue #2 newspaper content ScriptureJames 1:19 reminds us, “Everyone should be...

Week 6: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | October 8, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Interviewing 101 Learn the purpose and structure of an interview Practice writing good interview questions Conduct a mock interview in class Assign a real interview to complete for next article ScriptureProverbs 18:13 — “The one who gives an answer before he...

Week 5: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | October 1, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Journalism Ethics & Integrity Understand the ethical responsibilities of journalists Discuss real-world examples of ethical dilemmas in news Connect biblical principles with truthful reporting Begin planning second article for October newspaper issue...

Week 4: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | September 24, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

KahootJournalism Basics Review Kahoot.itScripturePhilippians 1:6 — “He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion...” Celebrate your hard work!Flip through digital version. Add content. Check for typos, formatting, spacing. Students can suggest...

Week 3: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | September 17, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Writing & Editing WorkshopLesson Plan: Editing & Formatting Articles Focus Skills: Clarity – Does the article make sense? Are ideas expressed clearly? Structure – Does it follow the article format (headline, lead, body, closer)? Are paragraphs organized...