Monday, February 28, 2011

2/28/11

For reading time today, you have 5 minutes to research the Jonesboro shootings. What happened? Who did it? Why? What type of angle would you do for the story?

We will continue taking notes on Writing a Story.

You should be thinking about a topic and an angle for your story. You will post it to your blog. You will also begin collecting data.

You should be able to summarize your story in three words: Subject Verb Object

READING SCHEDULE:

Monday, 2/28 (Dotson 9-19)

Topics/Angles
“Lives Lost”

Tues, 3/1 (Dotson 20-27)
Collect Information
“Cave Rescue”

Wed, 3/2 (Dotson 28-39)
Interviewing “Ruby Bridges”

Thur, 3/3 (Dotson 43-52)
Segues “Pearl Harbor”

Fri, 3/4 (Dotson 53-61)
Writing Tips “Atlanta Bombing”

Mon, 3/7 (Dotson 62-70)
Standups, Beginnings and Endings “Boys of Winter”

Tue, 3/8 (Dotson 75-80)
Peer Editing “San Francisco Earthquake”

Wed, 3/9 (Dotson 81-87)
B-Roll
“Susan Smith Trial”

Thur, 3/10 (Dotson 87-101)
Speaking
“Top Cop”

Mon, 3/14
Bob Dotson Wrap Up
Test?
Transition to Camera Unit

Thursday, February 24, 2011

2/24/11

For Reading today go to The Newsmap and pick a news story to read and write about.



Today we will finish our discussion on The First Amendment and Libel.


We will have a QUIZ on The Criteria of Newsworthiness and Law and Ethics tomorrow.


Hand out Bob Dotson books and talk about writing unit.


10 Steps to Writing a Story – Broadcast Journalism

1. Find a ____________.
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2. Find an ___________.
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3. Collect ________________.
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4. Conduct the ________________.
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5. Shoot your reporter _______________ _________.
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6. Organize your _______________.
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7. Write ______________ in your story.
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8. Write the ________________ and __________________ of your story.
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9. Write the anchor ______________ and ________________ (if necessary).
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10. Collect ___________ to add to your story (throughout steps 4-9)
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*Steps 4-8 in your story are called the ____________________.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

For today's reading you will be assigned one of the following articles to read and SHARE with your group.

1. http://www.kidglue.com/2011/02/23/student-suspended-for-insulting-teacher-on-facebook/

2. http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/12/us-student-inte/

3. http://www.startribune.com/local/west/13549646.html

4. http://minnesota.terprod.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/29/woodburyfacebook/

5. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/26/fired-over-facebook-posts_n_659170.html#s115763&title=undefined

Answer the following questions:

Which court standard did someone follow or break in your article?
Do you agree with the decisions in your article?
What do you feel should have been done in this instance?
What do you feel will be the future of rights in today's digital age?
What rights do you have inside of school?
What rights do you have outside of school?

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

2/22/11

For Reading today: New York Times

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We will take notes on Broadcast Journalism Law/Ethics

1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?


2. What is the Tinker Standard?


3. What is the Frasier Standard?


4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?


5. What is the Frederick Standard?


6. What is the definition of libel?

Friday, February 18, 2011

2/17/11

Today I will be gone for the section wrestling tournament.

For reading time today go to the Student Press Law Center again and take another quiz.

Post your results and questions/comments you have about the quiz and what you learned/did not know.

The remainder of the period we will watch News Bloopers.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

2/17/11

For reading time today take the 1st Ammendement Law Quiz (10 minutes): http://splc.org/falawtest/

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

2/16/11

For today's reading and response go to The Huffington Post.

We will present our ads today.

Monday, February 14, 2011

2/14/11

Go to Kare11.com and watch/read a story. Respond to it on your blog.

TODAY:
You will finish your PhotoShop ads today during class. Then you will post it to your blog. We will present the ads during class on Tuesday.

Assignment: Come up with the concept for a product you think the world needs. It can be as logical as a new cereal with banana flakes in it or as far-fetched as golf balls that glow in the dark. Then do the following:

1. Design a logo for the company that will sell this product. If you aren’t a natural artist, you will be better off designing something that is easily reproduced — something with simple circles or lines.

2. Create an advertisement for the print media (either newspaper or magazine) as follows:

Create a color magazine ad of an appropriate size (11"h x 8"w) that includes the product.

You will post these ads to your blogs and present them to the rest of the class next week. You will describe the ad, talk about the target audience, and describe what type of magazine you would use for advertising your product.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

2/10/11

February 10th

Today: Read a selected article from the Star Tribune and respond on your blog.

IN CLASS: We will finish up learning Photoshop today and begin our Advertising project. You will finish your PhotoShop ads today during class on Monday. Then you will post it to your blog. We will present the ads during class on Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

2/9/11

READING TIME:

go to MSNBC

Today we will continue learning about Photoshop.

Tomorrow you need to have a plan for your advertisement.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

2/8/11

For Today's Reading:

http://www.foxnews.com/

Read and respond.


TODAY:

1. Finish Ad discussion
2. Photoshop touch up:

CHECK THIS OUT

3Today we will learn the basics of Photoshop.

Photoshop Day 1

1. Create new project (size and resolution).
2. Interface overview. Drop down menus and shortcuts. File, Edit, Image, Layer, Select, Filter, View, Windows.
3. Tool bar window (hidden tabs).
4. Basic Painting and Erasing, Pencil, Eyedropper, Fill Bucket.
5. Open image, Copy and Paste (multiple images). Introduction to layers.
6. Selection. Area, Lasso, Magic Wand.
7. Zoom and Pan.



CREATE AN ADVERTISEMENT ASSIGNMENT

Assignment: Come up with the concept for a product you think the world needs. It can be as logical as a new cereal with banana flakes in it or as far-fetched as golf balls that glow in the dark. Then do the following:

1. Design a logo for the company that will sell this product. If you aren’t a natural artist, you will be better off designing something that is easily reproduced — something with simple circles or lines.

2. Create an advertisement for the print media (either newspaper or magazine) as follows:

Create a color magazine ad of an appropriate size (11"h x 8"w) that includes the product.

You will post these ads to your blogs and present them to the rest of the class next week. You will describe the ad, talk about the target audience, and describe what type of magazine you would use for advertising your product.

Monday, February 7, 2011

2/7/11

For Reading time today go to:

http://superbowlads.fanhouse.com/

We will watch Super Bowl commercials today in class.

What is the company?

Who is the target audience:

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?

What is the slogan/message for the company?

Was the message effective? Why or why not?

Friday, February 4, 2011

2/4/11

Read for 5 minutes and respond:
CNN.com

Thursday, February 3, 2011

QUIZ

Allen, Lucas H
Blanchard, Derek J
Boese, Sara M
Brazelton, Keely R
Buchanan, Tiarra S
Carlson, Devony R
Cordova, Christian J
Cox, Derrick D
Devries, Peter T
Erickson, Nathaniel P
Felker, Marisa L
Fraki, Hannah R
Groskreutz, Jackson H
Jones, Nadia S
Kading, Caroline E
Kane, William M
Lafontaine, Kristin D
Lesch, John R
Mcgroarty, Cody J
Mitchell, Alexander C
Morrissey, Gretta E
Pelant, Benjamin M
Rasugu, Billy P
Reagles, Alex J
Rosario, Brian L
Schiebel, Derek M
Schlotfeldt, Katherine A
Smith, Madison B
Strusz, Ashley E
Sytchev, Vladislav
Thompson, Collin P
Wangler, Matthew J
White, Hannah Y
Wunderlich, Benjamin D
Zemien, Brianna J

2/3/11

For reading time today, visit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

QUIZ


Finish Creating Blogs

NOTES ON NEWS

Define “Broadcast Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.




List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

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What are the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism?
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How is the Internet impacting broadcast journalism?

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

2/2/11

Introduction to Blog

Today you will create a gmail account and a blog from www.blogger.com

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

2/1/11 Introduction to Blogs

This week's Schedule:
Monday: Introductions
Tuesday: Introductions
Wednesday: Create A Blog www.blogger.com
Thursday: News
Friday: News