Introduction To Journalism: The Inverted Pyramid Paragraph
In this four week course, students learn and practice the inverted pyramid paragraph used in journalism.
Kayla Stierwalt, Writing Instructor/Creative Coach
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(128)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Beginner Level
This class presents the material through a variety of means. Teacher Kayla Stierwalt shares the breakdown of the inverted pyramid paragraph style used in journalism and provides examples. Students then have opportunities to write their own paragraphs through guided practice. Learners get to do exercises on their own and in pairs. Each session students get to look at real examples of the inverted pyramid paragraph and create their own. Topics include event announcements and follow ups, breaking news, beat reports, and features. For each type, students focus on how to gather the information and how to best present it through the inverted pyramid paragraph style. The class topics use the following breakdown: Week 1: Events Students explore and example event to do a write up about it before and after. Week 2: News Students find newsworthy information, comb it for useful facts and share the details in the inverted pyramid paragraph style. Week 3: Beats Students explore what areas might be covered in beat reporting and practice updates. Week 4: Features Students explore a topic to generate a feature article.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2020
4.6
128reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I'm Miss K, and I teach English. My classes involve book clubs and writing. I have tutored and taught English, writing, and language for 10 years. Currently, I teach and assist English language learners at a middle school and instruct adults privately. I especially love research and books.
I aim for personal growth, and I strive to provide a warm, welcoming environment for everyone to thrive. Learning together helps us progress together.
My regular activities include reading, writing and running. I also paint my nails every Sunday evening and watch a movie while they dry. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $60 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
