Journalism

Send an email to me (eklauber@smithtown.k12.ny.us) in which you propose an investigative project. The subject should be:

• of public interest
• original and proactive
• something into which you can dig deep
• something most people (students, residents, etc) wouldn’t necessarily know.

I will email you back with suggestions and/or approval.

If you choose to do the investigative assignment, you may work with ONE other student. The project can be video and/or photographic. Some creativity is definitely welcomed here.

• Word count ~800-1000 words
• Interviews – implementing at least TWO interviews.
• If you wish, you can do two editorials instead (each should use at least one interview, each with word counts ~400-500 words).
• Due date: March 3

Intro to Journalism

We will be spending the next two days on the activity below. You will be crafting your first, short news story.

1. CLICK HERE:
   • https://docs.google.com/a/smithtown.k12.ny.us/document/d/1PkFTVSSgZzVnqha9zPjUWgiAnu1uMqU0ZU50L6ILL8A/edit?usp=sharing
2.  BEFORE YOU TYPE: Go to “File –> Make a Copy” and save it as “YOUR NAME Guided Writing Activity.”
3. Follow the steps!