Journalism 1

Quarter 1, 2004

Instructor: Nicholas Krebill

Phone: 773.427.0870

E-mail: nkrebill(at)aphs.aspirail.org

Office Hours: M-F 2:40-3:30p.m. and by appointment.

Focus Population: 9-12 grade with interest in writing and reporting.

Course Description: The students in the course will learn the basics of journalism while sharpening their writing skills.

Materials: newspapers, writing utensil, notebook or loose-leaf paper, three-ring binder or folder.

Objectives: At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Use journalistic writing skills and apply experience in writing many different kinds of stories, including: investigative, news, feature, editorial, sports, entertainment, etc.
Work collaboratively as part of a publication staff.
Research and investigate a number and variety of topics.
Evaluate and critique their own written work, as well as professional publications and other school publications.

Standards:

1A. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.

3C. Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.

5A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.

5B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.

5C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.

Assessments:

Summative: Group Projects, Short Tests, Final Exam.

Formative: Homework, Class Work, Essays, Quizzes.

Grading Scale:

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = 0-59%

Strategies: Students will learn through modeling, discussion, cooperative learning activities, note taking, and the use of graphic organizers.

Skills: To acquire, analyze, and report factual information through writing and images. Course involves critical thinking, decision making, research, analysis, and communication.

Course Evaluation:

In-School Assignments	25%	Quizzes	15%
Homework	5%	Short Tests	20%
Projects	10%	Final Exam	25%