Monday, May 5th- 8th Grade- Publisher- Begin Newsletter Unit

Bellringer:
1. On page 287 type the paragraph that starts "Have you noticed that most newspapers..."
2. If your name is on the board complete the missing work. 

What are we learning?
DP6- Format Newsletters

@ New morning process for 1st period:
     You will stay in the lunch room at 7:30 and move to where I am until all are finished.
     Anyone may get a free breakfast.

Guided Lesson:
What do I need to do for a grade?
See Rubric below the exit activity.
How do I start the newsletter?
@ Deciding which teacher to interview and which questions to ask for the newsletter?
When is it all due? @ On Thursday.
How do I get the pictures the way I want them?
@ Working with Pictures in Publisher
(Adding Captions or Editing Picture Colors- on Pink Tab)  
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/publisher2010/6.2
@ Students will practice new skills
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/publisher2010/6.2
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/publisher2010/6.3
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/publisher2010/6.4 (caption instructions)
@How can I make a good Headline?
@ What makes a good headline? Newspaper activity
      Write down the verbs in the headlines.
@ How could these headlines be better? http://www.funenglishgames.com/writinggames/newspaper.html
@ How to write a good headline http://www.uncp.edu/home/acurtis/Courses/ResourcesForCourses/WritingHeadlines.html
What's the difference between a newsletter and another publication?
@ Students will create a Word table to take notes.

Independent Exercise: 
@ Students will write out the 3 to 4 questions they wish to ask during the interview.
@ Students will decide on their Newsletter Name
@ Students will choose a newsletter design
@ Students will save their Newsletter NAME Template to their lunch number.
@ Students will start to type Publisher notes.
If there is time:
@ Students will choose their topics and create headlines about what they did over weekend.
     http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
@ Students will choose the topics of their choice.
@ Students will create a Word table to take notes.

Exit Activity:
Million dollar Game http://www.quia.com/rr/531753.html
Publisher Ribbon http://www.quia.com/mc/320506.html

RUBRIC

Points Earned	CATEGORY	10	6	4	2 to 0 points
	Layout - Headlines	All articles have headlines that capture the reader's attention and accurately describe the content.	Most of the articles have headlines that accurately describe the content.	Some articles have headlines that accurately describe the content.	Articles are missing headlines OR many articles do not have adequate headlines.
	Who, What, When, Where & How	All articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	90-99% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	75-89% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	Less than 75% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and how).
	Spelling and Proofreading	No spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newsletter.	No more than 4 spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people read and correct the newsletter.	No more than 6 spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newsletter.	Several spelling or grammar errors remain in the final copy of the newsletter.
	Design Elements are used correctly	Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance are used correctly.	4 mistakes with Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance.	6 mistakes with Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance.	Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance are NOT used correctly.
	Citation Requirement	All of the required content (words and pictures) were present with the proper citations.	Almost all the required content was present, some citations were wrong.	At least 75% of the required content was present. Very few citations.	Less than 75% of the required content was present. No citations.
	Articles - Interesting Creative	The articles contain facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles exceptionally interesting to readers. Added an opinion poll or an original drawing/comic or a crossword puzzle or a recipe or other items.	The articles contain facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles interesting to readers.	The article contains some facts or figures but is marginally interesting to read.	The article does not contain facts or figures that might make it interesting to read. Did not add an opinion poll or an original drawing/comic or a crossword puzzle or a recipe or other items.
	Interviews	Interview at least one teacher or staff member and one student and obtained permission forms	Interviewed teacher and student but did not get permission forms	Only interviewed one person	Did not interview anyone
	School Academic News	Describe one classroom topic or project			Did not describe one classroom topic or project
	Sports/Club/ Other	Describe at least one sports event, or one club event, or one other school event			Did not describe one sports event, or one club event, or one other school event
	Book/Game/ Movie Review	Review at least one book or one video game or one movie			Did not review at least one book or one video game or one movie.

 

ATMS Online Newsletter Checklist- Simple Checklist

□ 1. Teachers Interviewed  ____________________________________________

 □ 2. A. Students Interviewed  ____________________________________________

□ 2. B. Permission slip returned?  __________

□ 3. What's Going On In the Classroom? ________________________________ 

 □ 4. A. Bulldog Sports Updates  Sport ______________________________  Person ______________

4. B. Permission slip returned?  __________

OR

 4. A. Club Updates Club ______________________________  Person ________________________

4. B. Permission slip returned?  __________

 □ 5. A.  Books Reviewed  ______________________________________________ 

 OR

 5. A. Video Games Reviewed ______________________________________________

 OR 

 5. A. Movies Reviewed  ___________________________________________________

 □ 6.  Fun and Games  ______________________________________________

□ 7. All Interviews have Headlines.

□ 8. All interviews address who, what, when, where, why and how.

□ 9. Spelling and grammar have been checked.

 □ 10. Citations listed for pictures and quotes.

 

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