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Students were given a newspaper story to write that was due on the day before the exam. They were also required to answer questions during the exam period.

Parker was given several graphics to create and questions to answer.

Students were given a newspaper story to write that was due on the day before the exam. They were also required to answer questions during the exam period.

Students were given copy to edit, captions to write, and reflective prompts to discuss

Students will write a newspaper article on a predetermined topic. The article will adhere to all journalism rules and will be graded using this rubric. Stories must be on yellow BEFORE the end of the exam study period. You will still report for the exam and complete an additional exam component. These stories will be published to the web. Make sure your stories are saved in the ASAP online folder for June.

Students will write a newspaper article on a predetermined topic. The article will adhere to basic journalism rules and will be graded using this rubric.

Think about the timeline of events that are important to the study of journalism and how each of the following technological advances changed the collection or distribution of news (or both). Write an essay in which you discuss the technological advances and the effect each had on journalism. (Printing Press, Telegraph, Radio, Television -- rabbit ears vs. cable/satellite -- Internet, Digital Photography, SmartiPhones -- iPhones)

Write an autobiographical essay in which you introduce yourself to me. Provide a brief life history including information about your family, where you live (and have lived), your pets, your favorite things, etc.) When I finish reading your autobiography, I should feel like I have known you forever. It should be AT LEAST TWO PAGES in length. Use your best writing skills. (No spelling, grammar, punctuation problems!)

Evaluation of yearbook spread following yellow edits.

Students will write a feature story about how the FFHS yearbook staff won a video contest sponsored by Walsworth Publishing Company.

Students will acquire all of the elements necessary to produce a yearbook spread. All elements will be placed on spread and styles will be applied.

Students will finish a yearbook spread and yellow edit that spread. Students have been provided with copy and captions, although each may need editing. In addition, students will answer open-ended questions.

Students will finish a yearbook spread and yellow edit that spread. Students have been provided with copy and captions, although each may need editing. In addition, students will answer open-ended questions.

Students will GREEN edit a page from the newspaper as they would on any deadline. Errors should be marked on the printed page and and fixed prior to exporting the corrected page. After completing the green edit, students will answer questions. Grades for answers to questions will be based on amount of effort put into providing thoughtful and relevant answers.

Students will re-create a page from the newspaper using the stories and page provided. Students will write headlines and subheads and will create a sidebar using the information provided. Students will then answer some questions about their experiences this year and how that relates to the future of the publication.

Students will write a feature story about how the FFHS journalism program has won nearly 300 awards in seven years but has out-of-date equipment and software.

Students will come up with a theme and then design a cover and endsheets using Photoshop. Students will also write theme copy for the opening.

Read the following grading criteria and grade yourself before handing anything into be graded or published.

Students will use this rubric when writing articles for BNNstudentnews.net. Section editors and the Editor-in-Chief or Managing Editor will provide feedback on these forms, while the adviser will use this rubric when grading stories.