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Local news stations are tasked with finding innovative ways to use social media platforms as tools to connect with their audience. What’s the best way to share the story? Where is the audience? What...
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I love learning about little know black history facts. In graduate school, I created a website about Rosenwald Schools. Never heard of it? You’re in luck. Check out the site to learn more about how the...
View ArticleLesson plan: What is news?
GROUP ACTIVITY 1. Ask students “What news stories are important in your life as a Shaw University student?” (Example — tuition increase, a/c not working 1st week of class, ) Write them in a Word...
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PART 1 1. “What is news?” Video lesson and worksheet This video features major events of our time and shows how news affects nearly every aspect of our lives. You will learn how the Newseum categorizes...
View ArticleLesson plan: Elements of news
Key points: What makes news, news? News judgement Author’s purpose is to inform, entertain and persuade. Journalism informs and entertains, but does not persuade. Fact vs. Opinion Activity where...
View ArticleLesson plan: Grammar and usage
Key points: Who is the audience? What types of news stories is the Shaw University community interested in? What types of news stories are college students in Raleigh interested in? Who are the...
View ArticleLesson plan: AP Style
Shortened list of most frequently used guidelines: Addresses Composition titles Dates Days of the week Datelines Dimensions Monetary units Months Numbers Personal titles State names Time HANDOUT: AP...
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