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Journalism
Agenda & Targets
Fall 2015
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Class 14
Oct. 19, 2016
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Opener • Image A
Image B
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10/19/15
1. What is the difference between libel and slander?
2. Which element of news reflects the relative closeness of an event?
3. Explain one fact about journalism you didn’t know before taking this class.
Agenda Targets
Class 14 • Oct. 19
• Stratt out recovering (sorry folks) — Who I am
• Test
• What have you covered
• Typical news story layout design
• Understand why news is often called the first draft of history.
• Learn how news is reported and accessed.
• Develop better understanding for how news is categorized.
• Role of reporters
• Journalistic Ethics– libel, slander
– Code of Ethics
• Legal precedent; Tinker, Hazelwood
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Need for class• 2GB+ USB Thumb drive
• 1 ream plain paper (for laser printer)
• Binder for notes & handouts
• Composition Book for News Journaling
• Pen Black or Dk. Blue Ink
• Access to Internet & TV
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Class 15
Oct. 21, 2015
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Agenda Targets
Class 15 • Oct. 21
• Opener– Composition book for
openers
• Discuss– Class web page(s)
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– News writing basics• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/25354
• Lede Writing
– Fairy Tales do Come True Ledes Pre-test
• Identify current events
• Understand importance of ledes.
• Learn what is included in a lede.
• Learn the steps in which ledes are written.
• Identify facts and the order in which to use them in a lede.
• Learn how to use a PDF form.
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Opener •
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10/21/15
1. What is a lede (lead)?
2. How long is a lede?
3. Name 2 republican and 2 democratic candidates for US President.
4. What major natural disaster is expected to hit Oregon is overdue? Hint: last happened in January 1700
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10/21/15
1. What is a lede (lead)?
A lede (or lead) is the beginning (1st ¶) of a journalistic story detailing the most important detailsgiving the reader the main idea of the story.
2. How long is a lede?
A lede is less than 30-35 words. It should be short and concise
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10/19/151. Name 2 republican and 2 democratic
candidates for US President.A. Democrats http://2016.democratic-
candidates.org/?sort=alphabetically&sex=&other=
i. Hillary Clinton ii. Bernie Sanders
B. Republicans http://2016.republican-candidates.org/?sort=alphabetically&sex=&other=
i. Donald Trumpii. Dr. Ben Carsoniii.Marco Rubioiv.Jeb Bush
2. What major natural disaster is expected to hit Oregon is overdue? Hint: last happened in January 1700 http://pnsn.org/outreach/earthquakesources/csz=
Megaquakes of more than 7.5 magnitude have occurred on average every 246 years during the past 10,000 years. Every 400 to 600 yrs. There is a 9+ quake effecting Oregon.
Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit Due Dates
Due Date Worksheet
10/21 end of class Ledes Pre-Test — In Class
10/23 end of classSelecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form —In Class
10/27 beginning of class
Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage printout) — Homework
10/27 start of class Fairy Tales Do Come True — In Class
11/2 during class Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/4 start of classLeads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed)
11/6 end of classWriting Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
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Lede Definition
• A lede is the first sentence or short portion of an article giving the gist of the story and contains the most important points readers need to know.
• Short and concise, only 30 to 35 words long.
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Lede
Nut Graf
Flashy QuoteBody
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words
Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
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Writing Problems — Style ErrorsD1 — First reference, identify respondent by a person’s title, class or
position. Use only one identification in sports.
D4 — Full name first reference, last name there after.
D5 —When necessary to mention people w/ same last names in same story, distinguish between the two by using full names throughout. Use pronouns or other identification when appropriate. Some exceptions.
E10 — No comma after conjunctions in a series.
F1 — Avoid starting sentences with figures. If absolutely necessary write out number.
F2 — Zero through nine written out, 10+ written as figures.
G1 — All statements of opinion or fact not generally available or known must be attributed to someone Opinions without attribution. Opinions can be in quotes, but not in writing (writer’s opinion).
G2 — Omit the word “that” when its absence will not affect the reader’s understanding of the statement.
G3 — Use third person pronouns, except in direct quotes.
• Avoid all other use of; you, we, us, I, etc.
• Except in an occasional special feature or column.
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Class 16
Oct. 23, 2015
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Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯16 • 10/23/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. What part of a news story gives readers the gist of the story?
2. Besides The Oregonian, name a local newspaper?
3. Name two current event (news) items.
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Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯16 • 10/23/15
Take out your composition book and answer the following questions.
1. What part of a news story gives readers the gist of the story? The lede gives readers the gist of the story.
2. Besides The Oregonian, name a local newspaper? The Columbian (Vancouver), The Statesman Journal (Salem) The Portland Tribune, The Clackamas Review and The Outlook (Gresham ) area few examples of local newspapers.
3. Name two current event (news) items.
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The Oregonian
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Portland Tribune
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Statesman Journal
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Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯16 • 10/23/15
Take out your composition book and answer the following questions.
3. Name two current event (news) items.
• Biggest West Coast Hurricane• Vice President Joe Biden will not
run for president• Obama signs disaster declaration
for Washington after summer wildfires
• Massive asteroid to zip by Earth on Halloween
• Milwaukie passes $15 minimum wage
• Netanyahu criticized for saying Holocaust was mufti's idea, not Hitler's
• Netanyahu criticized for saying Holocaust was mufti's idea, not Hitler's
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Agenda Targets
Class 16 • Oct. 23
• Opener
• Pretest
• Discuss– Class web page(s)
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– Ledes PowerPoint Notes• Ledes & Nut Graf webpage
http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5753
• Due Next Class: Tuesday Oct.
• Identify current events.
• Learn parts of basic news story.
• Communicate current knowledge of journalism.
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Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised Due DatesDue Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due TodayHomework— Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/4Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed)
11/6 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/12Fairy Tales Do Come True — In Class
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Handing in Typed Assignments
• Use Minion Pro Medium
14 pts. font.• Must have header with
– Page number (insert Page X of Y, rt. justified)
– Name– Slug (assignment name)– Date– Period
• Must be double spaced• Must leave room at top of
first page for comments.
Name
Slug (assignment name)
Date
Period
Page 1 of 1
Start assignment/story here. Use Minion Pro Medium size 14 font . Be sure to double
space story copy. Write paragraphs in block from putting an extra return between each
paragraph.
Remember to use short and concise sentiments. Use colorful quotes with proper
attributes. Don’t forget all attributions are in past tense. The very best attribution term to
use is the word said. Attributions should come after information. Every opinion must be
attributed. When you introduce a new source change to a new p aragraph.
Write clear transitions connecting quotes and adding to the story flow. Think as
transitions as road signs pointing the way for readers to follow .
Start copy ⅓ of way down page to allow for comments to be
written in by editors and/or advisor.
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Class 17
Oct. 26, 2015
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Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯17 • 10/26/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. How long is a lede?
2. What is contained in a basic news lede?
3. Which two two questions should be answered in a lede?
4. Name two current event (news) items.
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Agenda Targets
Class 17 • Oct. 26
• Opener
• Discuss– Class web page(s)
• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– Ledes PowerPoint Notes• Ledes & Nut Graf webpage
http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5753
• Due today
• Selecting Facts for Ledes– PDF Form on web page
• Understand importance of ledes.
• Learn what is included in a lede.
• Learn the steps in which ledes are written.
• Begin to identify facts to use in a lede.
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Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised Due DatesDue Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due TodayHomework— Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/4Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed)
11/6 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/12Fairy Tales Do Come True — In Class
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Lede Rules• Short paragraph, generally one sentence
• Less than 30 words (35 is too many)
• Should first verb should express the main "what" of the story and should be placed among the lede's first seven words.
• The lede's first verb — the same one that expresses the main "what" of the story — should be active voice, not passive voice.
• If there's a "who" involved in the story, the lede should give some indication of who the "who" is.
• The lede should summarize the "why" and "how" of the story, but only if there's room.
• If what's in the lede needs to be attributed, place the attribution at the end of the lede.
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Writing a News Lede: Steps
1. Find the most important (key) thought (fact).
2. Number the order of thoughts from most important to least.
3. Include the what and who into the lede.
4. Include any significant amounts into lede. Remember people want to know about money.
5. Place the most important facts first while writing.
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Class 18
Nov. 2, 2015
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Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯18 • 11/2/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. What is the purpose of a lede?
2. Which questions are the most important to ask in a lede?
3. Name two current event (news) items.
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Agenda Targets
Class 18 • Nov. 2
• Opener
• Discuss Selecting Facts for Ledes– PDF Form on web page
– Class web page(s)• http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Page/5742
– Due today
• Fairy Tales lededisscussion
• Understand importance of ledes.
• Learn what is included in a lede.
• Learn the steps in which ledes are written.
• Begin to identify facts to use in a lede.
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Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised 11/2 Due DatesDue Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due TodayHomework— Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 • Due: Selecting Facts for Ledes — Review In Class
11/4 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/6• Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed) • Collect Journals
11/12 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/19TEST: MC, Matching, Writing “Fairy Tales Do Come True” — In Class
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Class 19
Nov. 4, 2015
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Opener • Image A
Image B
Class ♯19 • 11/4/15
Take out your composition book and
answer the following questions.
1. How is a summary lededifferent from a suspended interest lede?
2. What “things” should be included in a lede for a basic news story?
3. Name two current event (news) items.
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Agenda Targets
Class 179 • Nov. 4
• Opener
• Lede Writing– Review Rules & Steps (also
on webpage)– Assignment
• Leads: Using What? Who?• Must be typed following
established style
– Due today
• Understand importance of ledes.
• Learn what is included in a lede.
• Learn the steps in which ledes are written.
• Identify facts to use in a lede.
• Rewrite ledes placing who & what first from ledeswritten otherwise
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Ledes & Nut Grafs Unit
Revised 11/2 Due DatesDue Date Worksheet
10/21 Setting up Word and Formatting Stories
10/23Ledes Pre-Test — In Class Due TodayHomework— Ledes PowerPoint Notes
10/27
• Ledes PowerPoint Notes Due• Selecting Facts for Ledes — PDF Form — In Class• Homework — Ledes Worksheet (Must be typed, attach webpage
printout)
11/2 • Due: Selecting Facts for Ledes — Review In Class
11/4 Leads: Using What? Who? (Must be typed)
11/6• Leads: Using When? Where? Why? And Who? (Must be typed) • Collect Journals
11/12 Writing Ledes & Nut Grafs Exercise 1 (typed)
11/19TEST: MC, Matching, Writing “Fairy Tales Do Come True” — In Class
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Lede Rules• Short paragraph, generally one sentence
• Less than 30 words (35 is too many)
• Should first verb should express the main "what" of the story and should be placed among the lede's first seven words.
• The lede's first verb — the same one that expresses the main "what" of the story — should be active voice, not passive voice.
• If there's a "who" involved in the story, the lede should give some indication of who the "who" is.
• The lede should summarize the "why" and "how" of the story, but only if there's room.
• If what's in the lede needs to be attributed, place the attribution at the end of the lede.
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Writing a News Lede: Steps
1. Find the most important (key) thought (fact).
2. Number the order of thoughts from most important to least.
3. Include the what and who into the lede.
4. Include any significant amounts into lede. Remember people want to know about money.
5. Place the most important facts first while writing.
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