Black Like Me Discussion; 300-400 Word School Article

Review from last lesson:

• Introduction (1st paragraph) 3 sentences (your hook, your lead-in, and your thesis). 
• 2nd paragraph (3 sentences): a hook (topic sentence), an example, and a concluding statement summing up sentence 1 & 2. This should connect somehow to your introduction.
• 3rd paragraph (3-4 sentences): 3-4 sentences connected to the 2nd paragraph to further discussion of the topic/thesis of the article. This might be a good place to put your facts, details, etc.
• 4th paragraph (2 sentences): concluding statement & last, but not least, a restatement of your claim (thesis) and perhaps a reason we should care. 

Discussion of Black Like Me (pages 1-101): Function and Ethics of Journalists

As you discuss in your groups, please complete the handout provided. Turn in at end of assignment for participation credit.

LAB: 

Task #1: 300-400 word article #2

Write an article that you feel would appeal to the readers of a school newspaper. Research one of the the following topics or brainstorm a topic of your own to write about. Use the links below to help you research, compile notes/sources, and write an article of 300-400 words that serves as one of the functions of journalism. Keep ethics and the news template in mind as you write!:

• New school district policies: Code of Conduct
• State of Our Schools (district)
• The 2014-2018 Action Plan (district)
• School Supplies & Supply Lists
• School Transportation/Buses
• ParentConnect Program
• Special Education Services for the District
• RTA Files Grievance against Cynthia Elliot
• NYSED Ed Meeting
• NYSED Take Action Against Testing
• The District Budget
• Renovations in the district
• SOTA performance schedule/news
• Flu Clinic at SOTA (see left side of menu)
• The 2015-2016 SOTA Student/Faculty Handbook
• SOTA Culture/Climate Plan (see left side of menu)
• Seniors Going to Camp Cory (see me)
• SOTA Athletics
• New SOTA Staff (see me)
• Teen Health Issues/Topics
• More Teen Health Issues/Topics
• Teen Entertainment Ideas/Articles
• Food/Nutrition
• Technology in the Classroom
• Rate My Teacher.Com
• Local News (NBC), (ABC), (Fox)
• World News: Democracy Now!; CNN; BBC

Turn in your article by end of class (even if you are not done!) Note: please use single-space and two columns for your article. You may also fully justify your text. (full justify as opposed to left justify)

Task #2: Teen Huffington Post

Using the link above, read and surf this site for ideas for our own News Blog Site for SOTA Students. Choose 1 article from this site to review. In a paragraph or two explain: a). summarize the article (include title and author), b). what is the journalist function of the article? and c). what is your opinion of the article?

HOMEWORK: Please read pages 102-121 (November 24-25) in Black Like Me. Read and take note of the handout "Meeting Ethical and Legal Responsibilities"; Complete Task #2 if you did not get to complete it during class.