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Want plans from January 16th-18th? Join us at Disciple Now at Christ Fellowship Church, Mansfield. DNOW is filled with fun, friends, and games! I went to DNOW at my church last year, and at first I wasn’t sure I wanted to, but it was so much fun, and I’m so glad I went. We spend the nights of the 16th and 17th at host homes. We go home to our families after church on Sunday. If you can’t or don’t want to spend the night at host homes, we have people to drop you off, or your parents can come and get you. This is an opportunity to build friendships and deepen your relationship with Jesus. It is for grades 8th-12th. Sign-ups end January 10th. The cost is $50 a person, and that covers all meals and a place to stay, but guess what…? FRIENDS COME FREE! It is such a blast, hope to see you there!

If you would like to sign up, type in the website below

https://cfcmansfield.org/

Journalism Newspaper Issue #4

Week 17: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | January 21, 2026 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

News Writing Refresher & Interview Practice Turn interview notes into polished articles Does it have a strong lead? Are quotes used correctly? Is it well-organized and clear? Is the headline engaging? ScriptureEcclesiastes 9:10 — “Whatever your hand finds to...

Week 16: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | January 14, 2026 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

News Writing Refresher & Interview Practice Review the elements of strong news writing Practice writing leads and using the inverted pyramid Understand how to prepare for and conduct interviews Begin interviewing peers or preparing questions for real sources...

Week 15: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | January 7, 2026 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Finialize Issue 4 Light group discussion: What’s one thing you’re proud of from last semester? What’s one skill you want to grow this semester? January Issue Plan Review Feb. On the board, list key newspaper sections (Main Story, Encouragement, Comics, What’s...

Week 13: Journalism

by Danielle Smallwood | December 3, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class | 0 Comments

Prepare For Break January Plans Next week details ScripturePhilippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true, noble, right, pure... think about such things.” Tie in with writing that uplifts or thoughtfully challenges readers.Editorial An editorial is an article written by the...

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...

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