Review Writing

Post your review here for the class to read.

Comparing News Sources

Click on the links below to examine the stories on a recent Texas earthquake. In writing provide two similarities between the three news sources and at least two differences.
1. CNN (national online news sources)
2. KLTV news (local TV station)
3. Longview News-Journal (local newspaper)

Also, tell me which source you prefer and why? Is this the type of news source you generally use for news information? Why or why not?

Broadcast News Writing

Objective: to practice the basic principles of broadcast writing and reporting and to orally present stories in the format of a radio newscast

Requirements: 

Using on-line newspaper websites (like theeagle.com, cnn.com, usatoday.com), rewrite two stories using broadcast style. Remember that broadcast style requires a cause-effect organization, problems-solutions-results organization, or comparison organization. Be concise and write short simple sentences in active voice. Use present tense if possible. Dates usually aren't needed but focus on what happened today or yesterday. Use phonetic spellings of confusing names or words. Eliminate unnecessary words from your sentences and keep the copy to 15 to 180 words for a minute of broadcast news. Be prepared to read your copy aloud, so print and practice.

Sports Writing

Open the sports power point by selecting this link and then selecting the power point for sports writing. Follow the instructions to complete the activities with your partner.

Advertising

Open the advertising power point by selecting this link and then selecting the power point. Follow the instructions to complete the activities with your partner.