New journalism students face a steep vocabulary curve before they can do much else. This 7-page handout gets them over it fast — covering the terms they'll encounter in every unit, organized into three areas that actually map to how journalism works. What's Included: Parts of a News Story — headlines, ledes, cutlines, grafs, and the structural elements students need to read and write news from day one Types of News Stories — hard news, feature stories, investigative reporting, and the characteristics that distinguish each format News Ethics — transparency, objectivity, disinformation, and the responsibilities journalists carry in their reporting Discussion prompts throughout — short questions that pull students into the material rather than just moving past it How to Use It: Works as a first-week handout students keep in a folder or notebook all semester, a homework reading before the first discussion, or a reference during early writing assignments.
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Print-ready PDF; also works on any device for digital distribution. Seven pages — concise enough that students actually read it. "Loved this product. Worked well with what I was doing in class. Easy to use." — Kristen H., 8th grade teacher For a full vocabulary sequence, pair this handout with the Journalism Vocab Bundle, which adds the 50-slide vocabulary slideshow and a 51-question multiple-choice test — everything needed to teach, reinforce, and assess journalism terminology in one place.
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Designed for grades 6-12.
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