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Journalism Bootcamp (Live)
In this four-day live bootcamp, students will read and Socratically discuss great examples of journalistic writing, learn all about journalistic principles and research, and apply their new knowledge to create their own article.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Course Description: In this four-day bootcamp, students will read and discuss examples of great journalistic writing, learn about the writing process, and apply it to create their own article. Class meetings will utilize a Socratic format where the instructor facilitates a discussion using guided questions. This enables students to interact with each other, the instructor, and the content more actively than in a traditional lecture-style course. Please note that this course will explore a...
4 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Principles of JournalismStudents will read James Morris' "Everest Conquered." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be a written assignment.Lesson 2The Journalistic ViewpointStudents will read Bob Adie's "The Sportswriter." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be a written assignment.Lesson 3Finding the StoryStudents will read Martin Amis' "The World According to Spielberg." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be a written assignment.Lesson 4Writing the StoryStudents will read Jonathan Steele's "McDonald's in Moscow." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be a written assignment.
- Students will develop a greater understanding of the field of journalism.
- Students will come away having read several examples of great journalistic writing from a variety of sources.
- Students will hone their own their own writing skills, practice actively participating in group discussions, and gain a better cultural and analytical understanding of their world.
- Students will gain the opportunity to learn to write early at a high level, which will help them to develop their skills far beyond what they would achieve in a traditional language arts course.
I have a BA in Philosophy with minors in Political Science and Greek and Roman Studies, as well as an MA in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and Political Philosophy. I’m the head coach of a competitive high school debate team and teach the liberal arts at a classical school. I’m also a professional creative writer and journalist. I love helping students of all ages understand and interpret difficult subjects and learn how to crystallize their thoughts in writing and oral communication. I believe studying the written word is a wonderful way to facilitate this kind of growth and learning.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Reading assignments will be required prior to each class meeting. Daily writing assignments that culminate in a full written article will also be offered. I will provide grading and feedback on these assignments if it is desired. In order to receive a grade or a certificate of completion for the course, students must complete these assignments. Given that this is a bootcamp, completion of the writing assignments is very strongly encouraged even if a student doesn’t wish to receive a grade or a certificate.Letter Grade
Frequency: includedDetails: Letter grades will be offered as an option for students who complete all of the written assignments.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: A certificate of completion will be offered as an option for students who complete all of the written assignments.
If your student wishes to read more than the assigned portions of the text, or if you prefer to have a physical copy of the book itself, below is the edition we will be using in this bootcamp: The Mammoth Book of Journalism: 101 Masterpieces from the Finest Writers and Reporters. Edited by Jon E. Lewis. Philadelphia: Running Press, 2003.
Please note that this course will explore a variety of potentially difficult topics, ideas, and events from divergent perspectives. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to review the syllabus in order to determine if they wish their child to analyze and discuss this content. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
The Mammoth Book of Journalism: 101 Masterpieces from the Finest Writers and Reporters. Edited by Jon E. Lewis. Philadelphia: Running Press, 2003.
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Philosophy from Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Illinois Wesleyan University
I have a BA in Philosophy with minors in Political Science and Greek and Roman Studies, as well as an MA in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and Political Philosophy. I’m the head coach of a competitive high school debate team and teach...
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$120
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-18 learners per class
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