Ethics are a system of moral principles: what is right and what is wrong.
Journalists have a code of ethics.
1. Be responsible.
2. Be fair.
3. Be honest.
4. Be accurate.
5. Be independent.
6. Minimize harm.
7. Be accountable.
As we record the news of your school, I would like us to follow this code or a similar code of ethics.
Using WORD or POWER POINT, please write or discuss your thoughts on each number (1 through 7). You may also bring in photos from the internet to help you show your thoughts. You MUST list your source (where you found the photo).
For example, tell me what you think it means to be responsible. Tell me what you think it means for journalists, writers or story tellers to be responsible. Tell me how you think you'll be a responsible reporter for your school's news.
Write a paragraph detailing your thoughts and ideas for all seven points.
Later, we'll be writing our own code of ethics. You may begin to brainstorm ideas as you write your definitions.
Objectives:
Students will be able to analyze a code of ethics and make connections by explaining the meanings using 'Word' or 'PowerPoint.'
Standards:
Journalism 9.1 Explore code of ethics for an audio/visual environment
Writing C4 PO 1. Write persuasive text (e.g., essay, paragraph, written communications) that: a. establishes and develops a controlling idea and b. supports arguments with detailed evidence.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Olympic Current Events
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. The Olympics got off to a sad start with the death of an athlete from Georgia who died on a training run. What was his event?
2. What country is leading the total medal count with 18 medals?
Matching: Match the athlete with his/her medal:
3.____ Lindsey Vonn
4.____ Julia Mancuso
5.____ Shaun White
6.____ Shauni Davis
7.____ Seth Wescott
8.____ Bode Miller
9.____ Johnny Spillane
10.____Hannah Kearney
11.____Apolo Anton Ohno
12.____J.R. Celski
13.____Evan Lysacek
14.____Hannah Teter
15.____Scotty Lago
A. Men’s Short Track 1500m Bronze
B. Ladies’ Super Combined and Women’s Downhill Silver
C. Ladies’ Halfpipe Silver
D. Men’s Halfpipe Bronze
E. Ladies’ Moguls Gold
F. Men’s Snowboard Cross Gold
G. Women’s Downhill Gold
H. Men’s Short Track 1500m Silver
I. Nordic Combined Silver
J. Men’s Downhill Bronze
K. Men’s Figure Skating Gold
L. Men’s Halfpipe Gold
M. 1000m Speed Skating Gold
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. The Olympics got off to a sad start with the death of an athlete from Georgia who died on a training run. What was his event?
2. What country is leading the total medal count with 18 medals?
Matching: Match the athlete with his/her medal:
3.____ Lindsey Vonn
4.____ Julia Mancuso
5.____ Shaun White
6.____ Shauni Davis
7.____ Seth Wescott
8.____ Bode Miller
9.____ Johnny Spillane
10.____Hannah Kearney
11.____Apolo Anton Ohno
12.____J.R. Celski
13.____Evan Lysacek
14.____Hannah Teter
15.____Scotty Lago
A. Men’s Short Track 1500m Bronze
B. Ladies’ Super Combined and Women’s Downhill Silver
C. Ladies’ Halfpipe Silver
D. Men’s Halfpipe Bronze
E. Ladies’ Moguls Gold
F. Men’s Snowboard Cross Gold
G. Women’s Downhill Gold
H. Men’s Short Track 1500m Silver
I. Nordic Combined Silver
J. Men’s Downhill Bronze
K. Men’s Figure Skating Gold
L. Men’s Halfpipe Gold
M. 1000m Speed Skating Gold
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Current Events 2/18/10
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. Why was Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh in the news this week?
Extra credit: Which party is concerned now because it may lose yet another seat in the Senate?
2. The Olympics got off to a sad start with the death of an athlete from Georgia who died on a training run. What was his event?
3. Late last week, which former U.S. President was in the news when he required a procedure for a blocked artery?
4. New Orleans celebrated its team’s Super Bowl victory recently, but what else has it been celebrating for more than a week, lasting until Tuesday night?
5. What did every state in the U.S. except Hawaii have as of Friday? (HINT: This news came from the National Weather Service.)
6. What 40-day religious observance began this week?
7. Dr. Amy Bishop is charged with capital murder in the fatal shootings of three fellow faculty members at her university. What did some reports say might have caused her to be upset?
Extra credit: The latest news stories this week about Bishop indicate she could perhaps have been charged with what in 1986?
8. The U.S. Secretary of State has been in the Persian Gulf this week. Name this diplomat.
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. Why was Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh in the news this week?
Extra credit: Which party is concerned now because it may lose yet another seat in the Senate?
2. The Olympics got off to a sad start with the death of an athlete from Georgia who died on a training run. What was his event?
3. Late last week, which former U.S. President was in the news when he required a procedure for a blocked artery?
4. New Orleans celebrated its team’s Super Bowl victory recently, but what else has it been celebrating for more than a week, lasting until Tuesday night?
5. What did every state in the U.S. except Hawaii have as of Friday? (HINT: This news came from the National Weather Service.)
6. What 40-day religious observance began this week?
7. Dr. Amy Bishop is charged with capital murder in the fatal shootings of three fellow faculty members at her university. What did some reports say might have caused her to be upset?
Extra credit: The latest news stories this week about Bishop indicate she could perhaps have been charged with what in 1986?
8. The U.S. Secretary of State has been in the Persian Gulf this week. Name this diplomat.
What is Journalism?
Content Objective: Students will analyze the work they've completed by comparing it to the definitions of journalism.
Students will explore their own definition of journalism.
Language Objective: Students will create and present their portfolios to the class by discussing what they have done and how it relates to the given definitions of journalism.
Below are some definitions of journalism.
Please read the definitions. Then, make five connections to what we have been doing in class that relate to the definitions. Describe what we have done in class and talk about how it does or does not follow the definitions of journalism.
Imagine you are making a presentation about what we have been doing in class for your parents or the principal. Create your presentation in Powerpoint or iMovie. Use the stories you have written, the photos you have taken and the work you have done.
You should have at least 5 slides in Powerpoint or five ideas in iMovie. This is a collection, or portfolio, of work you have already completed.
Journalism is:
In the end, the discipline of verification is what separates journalism from entertainment, propaganda, fiction, or art. Entertainment – and its cousin “infotainment” – focuses on what is most diverting. Propaganda selects facts or invents them to serve the real purpose: persuasion and manipulation. Fiction invents scenarios to get at a more personal impression of what it calls the truth.
Journalism alone is focused on getting what happened down right.
As Walter Lippmann put it in 1920, “There can be no liberty for a community which lacks the information by which to detect lies.”
Students will explore their own definition of journalism.
Language Objective: Students will create and present their portfolios to the class by discussing what they have done and how it relates to the given definitions of journalism.
Below are some definitions of journalism.
Please read the definitions. Then, make five connections to what we have been doing in class that relate to the definitions. Describe what we have done in class and talk about how it does or does not follow the definitions of journalism.
Imagine you are making a presentation about what we have been doing in class for your parents or the principal. Create your presentation in Powerpoint or iMovie. Use the stories you have written, the photos you have taken and the work you have done.
You should have at least 5 slides in Powerpoint or five ideas in iMovie. This is a collection, or portfolio, of work you have already completed.
Journalism is:
- listening and interviewing
- researching and reading
- writing and rewriting
- photographing and cartooning
- telling the truth
- double checking the facts
- investigating all sources
- verifying everything
- ignoring and talking
- imagining and creating
- copying and pasting
- downloading and rephrasing
- telling YOUR side of the story
- creating facts to spice up a story
- taking someone's word without checking it out
- listening to only one viewpoint
In the end, the discipline of verification is what separates journalism from entertainment, propaganda, fiction, or art. Entertainment – and its cousin “infotainment” – focuses on what is most diverting. Propaganda selects facts or invents them to serve the real purpose: persuasion and manipulation. Fiction invents scenarios to get at a more personal impression of what it calls the truth.
Journalism alone is focused on getting what happened down right.
As Walter Lippmann put it in 1920, “There can be no liberty for a community which lacks the information by which to detect lies.”
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Words of the Day
Objectives: "I will use the computer as a learning tool to deepen my knowledge of a vocabulary word by giving a visual definition of the word."
"I will use words and pictures to help to determine the meaning of a word."
Programs: "I will use Firefox, Word, PowerPoint, iPhoto, Cameras and Photo Booth."
1. Click here
January Words of the Day
or
February Words of the Day
2. Pick three words. Click on the word and listen to the pronunciation and read its meaning.
3. Write the definition for each word.
4. Use each word in a sentence.
5. Using photo booth, take a picture that shows the definition or use of the word.
Once you take a picture, you can click on your picture and drag it into WORD. If dragging your picture does not work, in word, you need to click on INSERT, scroll down to PICTURE and select FROM FILE. Then scroll down to MEDIA, click on PHOTOS and go to PHOTO BOOTH and pick your picture.
6. Access your picture using iPhoto and crop and edit if there is anything in your picture you want cropped out.
7. Using the program WORD or PowerPoint, put your word, picture, definition and sentence into a document on the desktop and save it. Create a slide show of words or how you define the word could be a slide show.
Have fun! And be ready to share your words and photos!
"I will use words and pictures to help to determine the meaning of a word."
Programs: "I will use Firefox, Word, PowerPoint, iPhoto, Cameras and Photo Booth."
1. Click here
January Words of the Day
or
February Words of the Day
2. Pick three words. Click on the word and listen to the pronunciation and read its meaning.
3. Write the definition for each word.
4. Use each word in a sentence.
5. Using photo booth, take a picture that shows the definition or use of the word.
Once you take a picture, you can click on your picture and drag it into WORD. If dragging your picture does not work, in word, you need to click on INSERT, scroll down to PICTURE and select FROM FILE. Then scroll down to MEDIA, click on PHOTOS and go to PHOTO BOOTH and pick your picture.
6. Access your picture using iPhoto and crop and edit if there is anything in your picture you want cropped out.
7. Using the program WORD or PowerPoint, put your word, picture, definition and sentence into a document on the desktop and save it. Create a slide show of words or how you define the word could be a slide show.
Have fun! And be ready to share your words and photos!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Current Events 2/11/10
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. What city is hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, which start Friday?
2. Whose doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in his death?
3. What part of the country was bracing again Tuesday night for the second major snow storm in less than a week?
4. Whose family is disputing a medical examiner’s report about the cause of their father’s death?
5. What has been the main topic this week of President Obama’s meetings with Republican leaders?
6. The Let’s Move Campaign First Lady Michelle Obama announced this week is designed to fight what?
7. This week, Sarah Palin took some kidding because, after she had joked about President Obama’s use of teleprompters, what did those at her speech discover SHE had done?
8. What country has recently worried the U.S. and other nations because it has begun enriching more uranium that could be used for weapons?
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. What city is hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, which start Friday?
2. Whose doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in his death?
3. What part of the country was bracing again Tuesday night for the second major snow storm in less than a week?
4. Whose family is disputing a medical examiner’s report about the cause of their father’s death?
5. What has been the main topic this week of President Obama’s meetings with Republican leaders?
6. The Let’s Move Campaign First Lady Michelle Obama announced this week is designed to fight what?
7. This week, Sarah Palin took some kidding because, after she had joked about President Obama’s use of teleprompters, what did those at her speech discover SHE had done?
8. What country has recently worried the U.S. and other nations because it has begun enriching more uranium that could be used for weapons?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Libel/Slander
Libel: falsely written or printed words, pictures, or in any form other than by spoken words or gestures. Or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another.
Slander: a malicious, false statement or report
http://education.illinois.edu/wp/censorship/ppt/sld039.htm
Give an example of a libelous or slanderous statement you've heard or read.
Slander: a malicious, false statement or report
http://education.illinois.edu/wp/censorship/ppt/sld039.htm
Give an example of a libelous or slanderous statement you've heard or read.
Monday, February 8, 2010
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Freedom of Religion:
Public schools can prevent expression if the expression would lead to a material and substantial disruption of the school day.
Schools can limit expressions that would interfere with teaching and learning.
Schools can limit expression that would prevent the school from functioning as a school.
What do you think?
How do you see the First Amendment as useful for journalists, TV newscasters, magazine editors and writers?
How do you see the First Amendment as useful for anyone?
How do you see the First Amendment as useful for 8th graders?
Is it fair that schools can limit expression?
Objectives:
Students will connect how the First Amendment affects them, by writing personal responses.
Social Studies Strand 1: Concept 4 PO4
Credit: Middle School Journalism - Semester 1, by Thomas J. Kaup and Dianne Smith published by TEACHINGpoint
Freedom of Religion:
- The government cannot force anyone to join or practice a religion.
- The government cannot prevent anyone from practicing a religion.
- Citizens of the United States are free to criticize the government.
- Citizens are free to express opinion based on their beliefs.
- The Congress cannot require a journalist or the media to have a license.
- All U.S. citizens have the right to print or publish.
- Citizens of the United States have the freedom to gather in public places for meetings, for worship or to watch events as spectators.
- Citizens have the right to ask the government to change laws or practices.
- Citizens have the right to vote on petitions.
Public schools can prevent expression if the expression would lead to a material and substantial disruption of the school day.
Schools can limit expressions that would interfere with teaching and learning.
Schools can limit expression that would prevent the school from functioning as a school.
What do you think?
How do you see the First Amendment as useful for journalists, TV newscasters, magazine editors and writers?
How do you see the First Amendment as useful for anyone?
How do you see the First Amendment as useful for 8th graders?
Is it fair that schools can limit expression?
Objectives:
Students will connect how the First Amendment affects them, by writing personal responses.
Social Studies Strand 1: Concept 4 PO4
Credit: Middle School Journalism - Semester 1, by Thomas J. Kaup and Dianne Smith published by TEACHINGpoint
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Internet Ethics and Privacy
Let's review our ethics that we talked about a couple weeks ago:
1. Be responsible.
2. Be fair.
3. Be honest.
4. Be accurate.
5. Be independent.
6. Minimize harm.
7. Be accountable.
Read http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3965039
or
Read http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/31/woman-fired-caps-email/
Then, write two paragraphs explaining why it is important to be respectful on the Internet. How does being respectful on the Internet also translate into being respectful in real life? Also explain why things on the Internet might not be totally private. Do you think it was right for these people to lose their jobs?
Please email me these paragraphs using gaggle.
Objectives:
Discuss how social skills are helpful in obtaining and maintaining a job
Demonstrate work ethics
Demonstrate business etiquette
Review guidelines for effective written communication (letters, reports, email)
1. Be responsible.
2. Be fair.
3. Be honest.
4. Be accurate.
5. Be independent.
6. Minimize harm.
7. Be accountable.
Read http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3965039
or
Read http://thenextweb.com/2009/08/31/woman-fired-caps-email/
Then, write two paragraphs explaining why it is important to be respectful on the Internet. How does being respectful on the Internet also translate into being respectful in real life? Also explain why things on the Internet might not be totally private. Do you think it was right for these people to lose their jobs?
Please email me these paragraphs using gaggle.
Objectives:
Discuss how social skills are helpful in obtaining and maintaining a job
Demonstrate work ethics
Demonstrate business etiquette
Review guidelines for effective written communication (letters, reports, email)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Current Events 2/4/10
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. The Obama administration announced its budget proposal for 2011, a tough task with two wars and a recession. The bottom line announced Monday is (a) $3.83 trillion, (b) $3.83 billion or (c) $3.83 million.
2. Who did President Obama say he will meet with later this month…and now China has told him not to do so?
3. The Oscars were big entertainment news this week. Name one of the Best Picture nominees.
Extra credit: What is different this year about that category?
4. Why was a rodent in the news Tuesday morning? What group wants to replace this animal with a robot so the flesh and blood version doesn’t suffer?
5. An Illinois primary Tuesday was the first step in filling whose former Senate seat?
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
Use full sentences and correct grammar for your answers.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. The Obama administration announced its budget proposal for 2011, a tough task with two wars and a recession. The bottom line announced Monday is (a) $3.83 trillion, (b) $3.83 billion or (c) $3.83 million.
2. Who did President Obama say he will meet with later this month…and now China has told him not to do so?
3. The Oscars were big entertainment news this week. Name one of the Best Picture nominees.
Extra credit: What is different this year about that category?
4. Why was a rodent in the news Tuesday morning? What group wants to replace this animal with a robot so the flesh and blood version doesn’t suffer?
5. An Illinois primary Tuesday was the first step in filling whose former Senate seat?
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Story Telling
It's great that you are thinking about the "News of Castro!" You're more aware of events going on, things happening and possibilities for stories.
Good writers are very observant of their surroundings and can recreate events by using great word choice. Remember, you are telling the story to people who might not have been at an event or don't know about a certain thing.
You have to be descriptive and have many details.
Objective: I will outline a story by focusing on the 5W and H. I will also determine what questions I would like to ask other students or teachers.
Language objective: I will share my ideas with a classmate by explaining what type of story I am writing and what details and descriptive words I will chose.
Assignment:
Write the "News of Castro" or begin work on a video. You'll need a topic and you'll need to think out your questions and who you are going to talk to before you go.
You can also tell a story by having a series of pictures. Decide first how you are going to set up your "picture story." What pictures will you need? What order will you put them in?
Click here for an iPhoto tutorial
Topic:
Who
What
Where
When
Why
How
Questions:
Good writers are very observant of their surroundings and can recreate events by using great word choice. Remember, you are telling the story to people who might not have been at an event or don't know about a certain thing.
You have to be descriptive and have many details.
Objective: I will outline a story by focusing on the 5W and H. I will also determine what questions I would like to ask other students or teachers.
Language objective: I will share my ideas with a classmate by explaining what type of story I am writing and what details and descriptive words I will chose.
Assignment:
Write the "News of Castro" or begin work on a video. You'll need a topic and you'll need to think out your questions and who you are going to talk to before you go.
You can also tell a story by having a series of pictures. Decide first how you are going to set up your "picture story." What pictures will you need? What order will you put them in?
Click here for an iPhoto tutorial
Topic:
Who
What
Where
When
Why
How
Questions:
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