Film English
Coca-Cola Ad
Have your class members consider how their lifestyle choices may differ from those of their grandparents when they were younger. After brainstorming and discussing differences in lifestyle, pupils watch a Coca-Cola advertisement that...
Curated OER
Writing a Newspaper-Style Article
Help your secondary reader/writers assess texts by studying press releases from Statistics Canada and drafting articles based on them. They then compare the press release, their own articles, and actual news stories they find online. I'd...
Curated OER
Press Release
Seventh graders write and publish a press release. In this news writing lesson, 7th graders analyze press releases from various online sources. Students write a press release about a major event in their school.
Other
Rewriting Copy
Find out the differences between print and radio broadcasts, as well as finding tips on writing news for radio.
Other
Internet Press Guild: The Care and Feeding of the Press Release
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.
Other
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Promoting reliable and balanced journalism, the Broadcasting Board of Governors provides a comprehensive history, goal-set and ongoing intentions for international public broadcasting. The BBG seeks to provide unbiased and uncensored...
University of California
Prw Newsletter: How to Write Short, Succinct Press Releases
Found in the PRW Newsletter, this article is an interview with the former Public Relations Administrator for University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ruth Kassewitz.
Other
The Art of Writing a Press Release
This site provides information on the process of writing an effective press release.
Other
Net Objects, Inc :Press Release
An example of a press release by NetObjects, INC. Dated July 2000, the company announces a service that allows customes to build Web sites easily & quickly.
Other
Net Objects, Inc: Press Release Ii
This site views June 29, 2000 press release from NetObjects, INC. announcing that a publicaton ranks the company as one of the world's largest software companies.
University of Arizona
An Honor or Award Received Press Release Example
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for students to use as a model.
University of Arizona
An Upcoming Conference Press Release Example
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for use as a model.
University of Arizona
U of Arizona: Example #3, Event Notice for a Campus Club
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good for use as a model for students.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Example #4, New Academic Course Offered
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good model for students.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Example #5, Featured Speaker at a Meeting
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good model for students.
University of Arizona
Research Appearing in a Journal Press Release: Example
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for students to use as a model.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Preparing and Distributing Press Releases
An excellent guide from the University of Arizona on writing press releases. Gives detailed information on content and format.
United Nations
United Nations: Press Release
A July 18, 2000, press release provided by the United Nations. The topic is progress since the start of reform in UN funds and programs.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Extra, Extra!! Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Newscast
This lesson will be an interdisciplinary lesson that involves both English Language Arts and Social Studies (History). The lesson will be primarily technology-based and also project-based that will have the students performing historical...
Other
Public Relations Writing: How I Grade a Press Release.
Specialized but useful rubric geared towards examining journalistic style writing. Provides evaluation guidelines that one teacher uses, with a rubric to evaluate.
Other
Tips and Tricks for the Public Relations Clueless
Great practical advice for journalists working in the public relations field. Humor and personal detail make this one a fun read.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Public Relations Specialist | Kids Work!
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...