Week 12: Journalism

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...

Week 11: Journalism

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...

Week 10: Journalism

Preparing the Dec Issue Editing skills Scripture Colossians 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 Review ideas for articles Editing 1....

Week 9: Journalism

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

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

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   Scripture James 1:19 reminds us, “Everyone should...