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Democracy: Participating in the Process
Pupils research all of the candidates running in an upcoming election. They interview them if possible and state their platforms. They organize a forum for the candidates to come and speak at their school.
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Zooming In!
Pupils observe an area of the schoolground, choosing a particular viewpoint or line of vision. At various times, students take photographs and videos of the observed area. Pupils write a news article based upon their observations.
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Interview by a TV Reporter: Future Time Activity
In this future time instructional activity, students read interview about candidates for governor, then answer a set of 10 true/false questions about the interviews.
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Future Time (Occupations)
In this verb usage worksheet, students recognize the future tense while identifying people and their jobs. Students are given ten statements and ten occupations which they are to match.
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Water: to the Last Drop
Middle schoolers research how water played an important role in US history. In this social studies lesson, students make a mock newscast from one of the events they researched. They present their newscast to the class.
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School Tv: Techniques to Improve Your Newscasts
Learn the importance of white balance, camera level and microphones in TV production.
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Newswriting for Radio
Students and writers can get pointers on improving writing skills for newscasts. Click through all the tabs to get the most out of this tutorial. This site also links to other radio journalism websites.
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School Tv: Our New Year's Video Resolutions
Five great tips to incorporate into your daily newscasts are discussed in this article at SchoolTV.
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Newswriting for Radio: Leads & Teases
If you need to write a radio news story, you must stop here. You can find all you ever needed to know and more on how to be a great radio journalist.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Reporters, Correspondents, & Broadcast Analysts
This resource provides information on a group of careers surrounding radio and television broadcasting.
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Newswriting for Radio: Avoiding "Cop Talk"
This is a fabulous site for learning all about writing news for the radio. Lots of links and great tips!
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Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Polls, Surveys, and Studies
So you want to be a great broadcast journalist? You should take a look at this site! It offers tons of info and pointers on radio journalism.
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Newswriting for Radio: Three Styles of Radio Newswriting
A great Newscript site offering links to different styles of broadcast newswriting.
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Media Line: Interactive Resource for Television Industry
This is a multimedia information center for journalists working (or hoping to work) in television. Great visuals and reader-friendly copy.
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American Broadcasting School
Explore broadcasting! Investigate training opportunity in Oklahoma City offers training in studio and voice work and in preparation for delivery of newscasts.
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Before and After: The New Face of Nightly News
Interesting article follows the return of "hard" news to the 3 evening newscasts from June to October 2001. Includes infographics and source material.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Land of Television
The advent of increased television programming helped create a national popular culture. Read about the many kinds of television programs offered in the 1950s.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Barbara Walters
This site has biographical information on this noted female journalist and television superstar.
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