“Writing well means never having to say, ‘I guess you had to be there.’ ”
– Jef Mallett

Due Thursday: The one- to -two-paragraph synopsis of your story idea for class. It should follow the guidelines in Section I. in the handout from Tuesday titled "News Story Assignment." This is a 10-point assignment.  HOMEWORK MUST BE PRINTED BEFORE CLASS AND READY TO HAND IN AT THE START OF CLASS. DO NOT PLAN TO PRINT THIS IN CLASS. I WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS VIA EMAIL.LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED FOR APPROVAL BUT WILL NOT RECEIVE POINTS.

Thursday: In-class news writing test. You will be given a fact sheet and asked to write a news story with strong lead, supporting graphs, lead quote, etc.