For Thursday:
Bring in the first 3-4 paragraphs of 5 different breaking news stories. Write a brief explanation (about 3-4 sentences) for each one explaining why it is "newsworthy." The briefs can be all on one page.
For next week:
1) Follow the news to prepare for news quiz
2) Bring your AP Stylebook to class (every week!). We will use it during class.
3) Reading: --Mencher--Chapters 3 (What is News?) and 5 (The Lead) AND The ethics statement from the Society of Professional Journalists. Be prepared to discuss.
Web site (http://www.spj.org/ethics_code.asp)
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