September 23 I can review headline writing.

I can edit making a story concise.

I can recognize AP Style tips.

Current events

Name of story or article (headline)

What moral questions is most prominently discussed?

What is a significant statement or quote from the story? List the statement/quote AND the significance.

Who will be impacted and how?

Publication info: Where did the story come from? When was it published?

Is it local (within our state), national, or international news?

What is your opinion?

Journal

Write about a time when you tried to start a new habit or give up a old one.

Quiz

Answer the questions on your paper and then put them in the clickers.

Headline review

Review ppt from Friday. Go over headline writing tips handout

Creating a habit

Think back to our journal prompt… Watch this clip

https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days

What were the main ideas?

What does the word concise mean? Why is it important?

Think about twitter- 140 character limit.

Write a “tweet” about the video clip.

Compare and evaluate with a partner

Share with the class

Putting it all together

Why is it important to be concise in a newspaper article? Why is it especially important to be concise in the headline

and/or lead?

Read the article-marking on the text, edit to make the article more concise.

Hello...AP Style

Essential Questions

- How is a style for journalistic writing similar to other writing style guides (MLA, Chicago, APA, etc.)? - Why do journalists use a consistent style when they write and edit for publications?

- How does a consistent style help to ensure accuracy and credibility

Get familiar

Examine the AP Style sheet

Discuss as a class

Complete the quiz together-using your cheat sheet.

http://quizlet.com/2046964/flashcards