Online School Newspaper
Abigail Hunter
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(313)
In this class, students will participate in the fun of a school newspaper from the comfort of their own homes.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Each week, students will come prepared to talk about weekly ideas for articles they would like to write (the "pitch meeting"). They will outline who they might interview for their article, resources they might need, if they will be getting a photo, etc., and how they will accomplish getting their article written for the following week. Before the next week's class, students will turn in their articles to the instructor (the "editor in chief") for review and edit from the "copy desk." If an...
Students will learn how a newspaper functions on a managerial and written level and build skills they can take into further school publications. As well, students who publish on the class blog will build a portfolio for their writing.
As current events are likely to be discussed, I will use the skills I have acquired within 8 years of journalism experience to discuss events with tact and objectivity and respect all opinions that students bring while also showing them that as journalists, most of the time we have to be objective, fact-based, and balanced.
Homework Offered
Students will be responsible for writing an article of at least 300 words every week for class in an area of their choosing.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Optional assessment can be requested by the parent, but otherwise, assessment will only be in the form of feedback from the instructor on the articles submitted.Grades Offered
I will provide the materials and build the class blog.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Though this class is not inherently one that parental guidance is needed for, understanding that students are writing their own pieces and being given liberty to write their opinions, thoughts, and impressions of the world, so long as they follow journalistic standards, will be allowed and will be publishable if the student wants to publish them on the class blog.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(313)
Hello everyone! My name is Abbie! I just finished my master's degree in library science from Drexel University in September 2023; I also hold a BA in English and journalism from the University of Delaware, but also loved taking classes in other...
Group Class
$35
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-10 learners per class
