Journalism class middle school

It is vital for our children to be informed and educated citizens, and of course, to consider the source(s) of what they are reading. At present, this lesson feels very timely. I teach an elective …

As a teacher, I spend my days helping students express themselves through the written and spoken word. Increasingly, I find myself seeking ways to incorporate more authentic, visual experiences as well.

As both a newspaper and yearbook teacher, the one thing that I find most difficult is finding curriculum for

After our onslaught of state-mandated testing was over, I wanted to start a classroom project the students could really take ownership of. As a former newspaper journalist, my thoughts naturally went to writing and a classroom newspaper. Additionally, I thought it could be a perfect way to publish student writing and also reflect on the school year. It was decided... a classroom newspaper it was. I will detail my process in a series of three blog posts: the planning, the writing, and…

You and your students will absolutely love these journalism lessons! The beginning of a new school year can be hectic for journalism teachers who are tasked with simultaneously teaching new journalism students who don’t have any journalism experience while also planning and publishing content for the school newspaper.

One of the most critical middle school and high school journalism lessons you can teach your students journalists is about the main news determinants. Before

Starting a school newspaper can be a great learning experience. You get to hunt down stories and write about what is going on around you. Plus, it shows you have initiative and drive. Starting a paper will be hard work, though, so be...

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