1. On page 288 type the paragraph that starts "Text in newspaper-style columns..."
2. If your name is on the board complete the missing work.
What are we learning?
DP6- Format Newsletters
Guided Lesson:
When is it all due? @ On Thursday.
How do I get the pictures the way I want them?
(Adding Captions or Editing Picture Colors- on Pink Tab)
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/publisher2010/6.4 (caption instructions)
@ 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 decide on their Newsletter Name
@ Students will choose a newsletter design
@ Students will save their Newsletter NAME Template to their lunch number.
@ Students will choose their topics and create headlines about what they did over weekend.
http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
@ Students will type in their teacher interview.
@ Students will start to type Publisher notes. Students will create a Word table to take notes
@ Students will choose the topics of their choice.
@ Students will type their book or movie or video game review, add a picture with the proper citation and create an interesting headline.
@ Take time to experiment with effects you can always use the "undo" arrow button.
Homework: Student interview about club or sport.
Exit Activity:
Million dollar Game http://www.quia.com/rr/531753.html
Publisher Ribbon http://www.quia.com/mc/320506.html
RUBRIC
Points Earned
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CATEGORY
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10
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6
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4
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2 to 0 points
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Layout - Headlines
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All articles have headlines that capture the reader's attention and accurately describe the content.
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Most of the articles have headlines that accurately describe the content.
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Some articles have headlines that accurately describe the content.
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Articles are missing headlines OR many articles do not have adequate headlines.
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Who, What, When, Where & How
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All articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).
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90-99% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).
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75-89% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).
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Less than 75% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and how).
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Spelling and Proofreading
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No spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newsletter.
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No more than 4 spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people read and correct the newsletter.
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No more than 6 spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newsletter.
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Several spelling or grammar errors remain in the final copy of the newsletter.
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Design Elements are used correctly
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Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance are used correctly.
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4 mistakes with Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance.
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6 mistakes with Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance.
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Contrast, Alignment, White Space, Proximity, Repetition, and Balance are NOT used correctly.
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Citation
Requirement |
All of the required content (words and pictures) were present with the proper citations.
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Almost all the required content was present, some citations were wrong.
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At least 75% of the required content was present. Very few citations.
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Less than 75% of the required content was present. No citations.
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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.
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The articles contain facts, figures, and/or word choices that make the articles interesting to readers.
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The article contains some facts or figures but is marginally interesting to read.
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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.
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Interviews
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Interviewed teacher and student but did not get permission forms
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Only interviewed one person
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Did not interview anyone
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School Academic News
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Describe one classroom topic or project
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Did not describe one classroom topic or project
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Sports/Club/
Other |
Did not describe one sports event, or one club event, or one other school event
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Book/Game/
Movie Review |
Review at least one book or one video game or one movie
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Did not review at least one book or one video game or one movie.
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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. B. Permission slip returned? __________
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.
