Student sports reporters default to the same story every time: who scored, who won, what the record is. This 14-slide presentation teaches them the three story types that actually make readers care — and gives them the tools to write all three.
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What's Included: 14-slide editable PowerPoint presentation The Game Story Playbook — six essential elements for writing effective game recaps beyond the final score Feature writing techniques — finding human interest angles, building narrative arcs, and profiling athletes and coaches Column writing guidance — four opinion piece types and ethical considerations for student journalists Interview strategies for athletes, coaches, and difficult post-game conversations Handling sensitive topics — trauma-informed techniques for covering injuries, losses, and personal stories Data visualization in sports journalism — heat maps, shot charts, momentum graphs, and performance dashboards Introduction to the SPJ Code of Ethics in a sports context How to Use It: Works as a standalone sports writing unit opener or as a launch into longer assignments — game story, feature profile, or column.
The three story types give you natural assignment anchors: teach the slide, assign the story, assess with a rubric. The data visualization section pairs especially well with beat reporting assignments where students cover a team across a full season.
This slideshow is part of the Sports Journalism Bundle and the Advanced News Writing Program, both available at significant savings. Both are also included in the Complete High School Journalism Curriculum Bundle. If this resource saved you prep time, please leave a rating under My Purchases Provide Feedback.
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Designed for grades 9-12.
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