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Website
Other

Expert click.com: Yearbook of Experts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site, which is provided for by Expert Click.com, gives an online encyclopedia of sources for journalists and broadcasters.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Morning Meeting

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart designed for students to present the daily news to the class. Each child would take a turn as the leader and would create this 3 page presentation to the class: the date, the weather and...
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Website
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Mark Twain: Journalist and Lecturer

For Students 9th - 10th
Though this is part of a much larger biography on Mark Twain, this section focuses exclusively on this work as a journalist. Pretty extensive.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Iowa Public Television: Explore More News

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Investigate an issue related to genetic engineering, energy, working landscapes or water quality. Write several articles that define the issue, describe the different views on the issue and explain why people should be interested in this...
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Activity
Other

Joseph Pulitzer and His Prize

For Students 9th - 10th
Very well done site looking at the life and work of journalist Joseph Pulitzer. Includes a biography, opinions, and insight into the changes he made to journalism over his lifetime.
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Handout
Other

The Latter Years of Pulitzer's Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about Joseph Pulitzer and the latter part of his life. The information includes details about his health problems and his resignation from the editorship of his newspapers.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: News or Entertainment?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article describes the controversy surrounding tabloid news shows looking for exemption from the TV rating system.
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Handout
Other

Joseph Pulitzer and His Accomplishments

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides in-depth information about the accomplishments of Pulitzer as a publisher and newspaper owner.
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Lesson Plan
Other

School Journalism: Lesson Plans: An Introduction to Newspaper Design

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This resource presents a lesson plan that is designed for a block schedule that takes students through the basics of newspaper design and redesign of their school paper.
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Handout
San Diego State University

Glossary of Journalism Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief glossary of terms that relate to journalism.
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Handout
Other

Write From Home:glossary of Writing Terms Point of View

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Scroll down almost 3/4 of the page for a definition for "point of view".
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Graphic
Curated OER

'Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism'

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR takes a look at a biography written about Edward R. Murrow, a distinguished broadcast journalist. Features an interview with the author, excerpts from the book, and audio clips of some of Murrow's most famous broadcasts including the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Finding Dulcinea: Barbara Walters, First Female Television News Anchor

For Students 9th - 10th
Barbara Walters is featured in this brief biography recognized for being the first woman in television news.