The following is due by Thursday 10 November at the end of class. There is enough class time alloted; hence nothing will accepted after that time, unless there is a legal excuse on record.
Understanding what makes a good news story.
1. Open up a word document. Respond to the following in approximately 200 words. This is reflection piece.
What makes a good news story? What is something you remember in the news? Why do you remember it? How did that story affect you? What did that story make you want to do?
2. Now apply the following questions to real stories. Choose three stories from three different sources. Select from the list below. Respond within the graphic organizer handout. Make sure to name the story and from where it came. If you are absent, use the questions below and apply them to the three stories you selected.
3. Staple items 1 and 2 together. Turn in. Again.they are due tomorrow,
Story Headline
Why is it important? Why does it matter? Why does it matter now?
Who is affected by this story? Who is going to care about it?
What are possible reactions to the story? How does this story give people the ability to make decisions? What will people do after reading the story?
Sites from which you may choose your stories.
http://www.usatoday.com/
http://www.guardiannews.com/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/
http://www.latimes.com/
http://www.bostonglobe.com/
http://www.chicagotribune.com/
http://www.miamiherald.com/
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/
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