NEWSPAPER II
NEWSPAPER II
#1000/1001 NEWSPAPER II 1 Semester: 0.5 credit
Grades: 10-12 Elective 2 Semesters: 1 credit
Prerequisites:
A student is required to have a passing grade in his/her most recent English class.
Purpose:
Purpose:
This course is designed to offer instruction to those students who express an interest in learning about news writing, and digital photography
Description:
Description:
This course devotes time to the production of the school newspaper. Through news writing assignments, they learn skills necessary for sound journalistic writing. Members of the newspaper II class serve as reporters for the school newspaper and are responsible for monthly contributions to the Blue & White Star. They also serve as copy, photo and layout editors and are responsible for the layout and design of the publication.
Requirements:
Requirements:
Grades will be assigned based on completion of writing assignments, interviews, and various shared responsibilities by staff members.