by Danielle Smallwood | Jan 21, 2026 | Journalism 101 Class
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? Scripture Ecclesiastes 9:10 — “Whatever your hand finds...
by Danielle Smallwood | Jan 14, 2026 | Journalism 101 Class
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...
by Danielle Smallwood | Jan 7, 2026 | Journalism 101 Class
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...
by Danielle Smallwood | Dec 3, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class
Prepare For Break January Plans Next week details Scripture Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true, noble, right, pure… think about such things.” Tie in with writing that uplifts or thoughtfully challenges...
by Danielle Smallwood | Nov 19, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class
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 issue Scripture...
by Danielle Smallwood | Nov 12, 2025 | Journalism 101 Class
Planning & Kahoot Review what’s been done Kahoot Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — “Encourage one another and build each other up…” Focus on supporting each other’s work and growth as a team. Review Review ideas for articles Assignment Edit your Dec article...
