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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Railroad Advertising: Let's Go for a Ride!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine advertising from early to mid twentieth century.  In this advertising techniques lesson, students assess the different ways advertisers "sold" the concept of railroad travel.  Students examine a variety of advertisements...
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Website
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Nabj: National Association of Black Journalists

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From the largest media organization for people of color, this imaginative site is graphically clever with content to support it. Interesting reading for all journalists, as well as a great teaching tool for anyone interested in effective...
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Handout
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Internet Press Guild: The Care and Feeding of the Press Release

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a guide for journalists who work in the field of press relations. This in-depth look at the profession and perfection of skills required to be a success may be enlightening for students interested in journalism and public relations.
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Activity
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Smalltown Marketing: How to Make a Super Brochure or Mailing Piece

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents information on the purpose of brochures, mistakes to avoid, how to write brochure copy, and how to structure brochure.
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Activity
Other

Creating Brochures That Sell

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick review of purposes of company brochures, includes styles, copyediting, and other considerations in their production.
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Article
Other

Tips and Tricks for the Public Relations Clueless

For Students 9th - 10th
Great practical advice for journalists working in the public relations field. Humor and personal detail make this one a fun read.
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Article
Biz Move

Biz Move: Small Business Marketing Publicity

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the many ways to get "free advertising," as publicity is called.
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Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All: Public Relations Specialist | Kids Work!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students will play the role of a public relations specialist by writing a new slogan for a hospital. This animated interactive job exploration experience connects schoolwork with real work and familiarizes students with skills required...