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Lesson Plan
Film English

Coca-Cola Ad

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing a Newspaper-Style Article

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Press Release

For Teachers 7th
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.
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Activity
Other

Rewriting Copy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the differences between print and radio broadcasts, as well as finding tips on writing news for radio.
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Handout
Other

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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Website
Other

Broadcasting Board of Governors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Activity
University of California

Prw Newsletter: How to Write Short, Succinct Press Releases

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Activity
Other

The Art of Writing a Press Release

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides information on the process of writing an effective press release.
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Activity
Other

Net Objects, Inc :Press Release

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Other

Net Objects, Inc: Press Release Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
University of Arizona

An Honor or Award Received Press Release Example

For Students 9th - 10th
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for students to use as a model.
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Activity
University of Arizona

An Upcoming Conference Press Release Example

For Students 9th - 10th
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for use as a model.
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Activity
University of Arizona

U of Arizona: Example #3, Event Notice for a Campus Club

For Students 9th - 10th
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good for use as a model for students.
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Activity
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Example #4, New Academic Course Offered

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good model for students.
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Activity
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Example #5, Featured Speaker at a Meeting

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A short example of a press release from the University of Arizona. Good model for students.
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Activity
University of Arizona

Research Appearing in a Journal Press Release: Example

For Students 9th - 10th
A short example of a press release. From the University of Arizona. Good for students to use as a model.
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Activity
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Preparing and Distributing Press Releases

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent guide from the University of Arizona on writing press releases. Gives detailed information on content and format.
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Activity
United Nations

United Nations: Press Release

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Extra, Extra!! Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Newscast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Rubric
Other

Public Relations Writing: How I Grade a Press Release.

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Specialized but useful rubric geared towards examining journalistic style writing. Provides evaluation guidelines that one teacher uses, with a rubric to evaluate.
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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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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...