Supplies: journal, pen or pencil, paper
Daily Objective: LAFS.1112.RI.3.7:Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
Bell-Ringer: Free write!
Activity: Magazine Writing/Journalism
- Using the internet on BYOT or on a laptop, find a magazine that interests you. Read an issue or two. Focus on the longer pieces of writing. These are called “long form” journalism.
- You can also check out longform.com, which is made up of long form articles from many different publications. This can help you choose a magazine.
- Brainstorm an article that would fit well in the magazine you chose.
- The Assignment:
- Heading: “Magazine Writing” + the title of the magazine you chose
- Paragraph: Reasons why you chose to write this article for this magazine.
- What is the magazine’s tone/style?
- What is the content usually about?
- Are there any other reasons for your decision?
- [Draw a line under this paragraph.]
- Your Article: Must be between 300 and 1,000 words, written in the style of the magazine you chose.
- Must be nonfiction and include research, interviews, or experience.
- Must have paragraphs.
- Spelling and grammar check this, please.
- These are due Friday 12/9.
- Final Assignment: (Choose either your article or memoir to edit.)
- Part One: Editing: Trade papers with at least 3 people. They must write on your paper, make comments and corrections. I need to see 3 or more different colors on your page.
- Part Two: Revision: Make substantial changes to your article or memoir. This must be typed, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font size twelve. You have to print this out. No, I will not do that for you.
- Turn in: Staple part one to part two. Turn this in on 12/16 or earlier.
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