Journalism II
Journalism II is designed to improve students ’writing, reporting, editing, publishing, and critical thinking skills. Students will investigate, report, write, edit, and publish for the school newspaper.
COURSEWORK
Monthly issues of Hopewell Hi-Lites
Writing and editing exercises
Layout and design
GRADING SYSTEM
Grades are based on a total points system. Students earn grades through class work, articles, layout, and editing.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
I expect that you will…
1. Represent yourself with honor
2. Respect others
3. Take responsibility for your present and your future
4. Strive for excellence in all that you do
5.Follow the rules in the school handbook
6. Arrive before the bell with all necessary materials
7.Maintain a posture of attentiveness
8. Avoid distractions and distracting others
9. Set aside all drinks, food, electronics, and non-instructional objects
10. Use all instructional time as an opportunity to improve
Responsibilities
1. Two articles per issue
2. Three edits per issue
3. One editing exercise per issue
4. One reading assignment per issue
5. Design one page
6. Copyedit one page
Deadlines
Issue One
Rough Drafts September 9th
Final Sections and all other assignments September 17th
Issue Two
Rough Drafts October 7th
Final Sections and all other assignments October 20th
Issue Three
Rough Drafts November 4th
Final Sections and all other assignments November 12th
Issue Four (color magazine one article each)
Rough Drafts November 20th
Final Sections and all other assignments December 5th
Issue Five
Rough Drafts January 20th
Final Sections and all other assignments January 28th
Issue Six
Rough Drafts February 12th
Final Sections and all other assignments February 20th
Issue Seven
Rough Drafts March 11th
Final Sections and all other assignments March 19th
Issue Eight
Rough Drafts April 7th
Final Sections and all other assignments April 15th
Issue Nine (color magazine)
Rough Drafts May 1st
Final Sections May 18th