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21st Century Journalism
Complete Course Materials
High School
Media & Technology
Description
21C Journalism is an introductory course to journalism. The lessons include the definition and functions of journalism, the importance of journalism in our democracy, and skill development in the production of journalistic writing, photography, varied media forms, and design. Lesson plans for seven units, student activities, presentations, rubrics, and quizzes are included.
Course Length: 1 Semester
Last Updated: 10/24/2023
KSDE Course No. - 30100
Materials
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U1 Syllabus, Journalism and Media2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
Intro. to course and building enthusiasm.
KSDE-CTE Benchmarks
Technical Skills/Benchmark: 1.1 Analyze career paths in communications.
1.2.1 Analyze role of journalism in society today (influence of social media, various media and story forms, and influence of media in general).
U1L1 Let's Be Journalists1 week-3 50 min. classes
Introduction to types of media and definition of journalism. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of varied media forms, create memes and learn elements of newsworthiness.
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U1L2 Defining news1 week-3 50 min. classes
Application of newsworthiness to stories.
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U2 Storytelling2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
Students will learn the unique attributes of journalistic writing compared to their experiences writing in English courses. Discussion will be extended regarding what makes a good story, interviewing, lead writing and editing will be practiced.
KSDE-CTE Benchmarks
Essential Knowledge & Skills Technical Skills/Benchmark Academic Foundations 0.1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2.7, 1.2.8, 1.2.13, 1.2.17 Comm. 0.2.1, 1.2.18, 1.2.19 Leadership 0.5.2
U2L1 Storytelling
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U3 Photojournalism2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
This unit appeals to student affinity for visual storytelling by introducing photography. Explore the unique attributes of photojournalism and apply photo composition rules. Students will create their first journalistic project in the form of an iPhone Photoshoot.
KSDE-CTE Benchmarks Leadership & Teamwork 0.5.1
Essential Knowledge & Skills Technical Skills/Benchmark Comm. 0.2.3, 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.8 Safety, H & E 0.4.1 1.2.18
U3L1 Photography for Journalism
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U4 Student Press Law and Journalistic Ethics3 weeks-6 block classes and 3 50-min classes
Students are introduced to the depth and breadth of the 1st Amendment. That knowledge will build to discussion of Supreme Court cases challenging the Amendment and activities allowing for analysis and synthesis level thinking are included. Journalistic ethics are also discussed with CAN vs. SHOULD critical thinking exercises and discussion of issues including fabrication, plagiarism and ethical decision making. The movie Shattered Glass, depicts New Republic writer's Stephen Glass's deceptions, can be shown, analyzed and discussed. (This large unit can be broken up into smaller units. It is recommended that some of the lessons be used as "stand alones" for short days or with unique schedules.) KSDE-CTE Benchmarks Leadership & Teamwork 0.5.2 Essential Knowledge & Skills Technical Skills/Benchmark Comm. 0.2.5, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.2.5 Ethics & Legal Resp. 0.6.1, 1.2.10, 1.2.12, 1.2.15 Ethics 0.6.1 Essential Knowledge & Skills Employability 0.7.1, 0.7.2 Comm. 0.2.3 Tech. Skills 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.1 Leadership & Teamwork 0.5.1, 1.2.3, 1.2.8, 1.2.12
U4L1 3 weeks of lessons on press law, the 1st Amendment and journalistic ethics.3 weeks-6 block classes and 3 50-min classes
There are a plethora of lessons, presentations and activities in this unit. Enjoy molding the materials into curriculum geared toward your student's needs and interests.
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U5 Opinion Writing and Blogs2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
This unit gives students an opportunity to articulate opinions while learning how to appeal to readers and impact change in their community. Blogs serve the purpose of collecting opinions while also allowing students to curate their school work, interests and accomplishments. KSDE-CTE Benchmarks Prob. Solving 0.3 Essential Knowledge & Skills Ethics 0.6.1 Aca. Found. 0.1.1, 0.1.2 Technical 1.1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.2.4 Comm. 0.2.1, 0.2.2, 0.2.3, 0.2.4, 1.2.7, 1.2.10, 1.2.13, 1.2.18,1.2.19
U5L1 Opinion writing and blog creation2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
Students have opinions, don't we know it, yet they often don't get passed the "grinds my gears" stage of analysis. This unit allows them to develop and analyze their opinions and substantiate them with evidence while appealing to readers. The agenda-setting and watchdog functions of journalism are emphasized. Once a student has created an opinion piece, it will become the first building block to creating a blog. Blogs can serve so many purposes for students; it can be not just a portfolio but also highlight their hopes and dreams.
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U6 Podcasting2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
Convergence has long been a buzz-word in journalism. Not many professional journalists simply write or even read the news anymore; particularly young journalists are expected to be able to use all types of technology while being great writers, photographers, designers and editors. Learning about varied types of media and then creating a podcast will give students an opportunity to learn a new skill.
KSDE-CTE Benchmarks Safety, Health & Env. 0.4.1, 0.4.2 Essential Knowledge & Skills Ethics 0.6.1 Aca. Found. 0.1.1, 0.1.2 Employability 0.7.1, 0.7.2 Com. 0.2.5 Technical Skill 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.2 Prob. Solving 0.3.1, 1.2.4, 1.2.6, 1.2.8, 1.2.11, 1.2.12, 1.2.14, 1.2.16, 1.2.17, 1.2.18, 1.2.19
U6L1 Multi-media and podcasting2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
The Snowfall piece is one of the most amazing pieces of journalistic convergence from the NYT. (If you are from Kansas City one of the most impactful local stories has been KCUR's Barbary Shelley's series titled Musical Chairs. You can dowload it at this address https://kclinc.org/thegoodbyekids/?ref=p1r) Once your students are impressed, you'll be able to have great discussions about the evolution of journalism. Although a 4-week project with video interviews, etc...would be fun, a podcast is easy fun and low-budget. If they have a Smart phone, they can do it.
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U7 Design in Journalism2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
Design is everywhere. With technology impacting our world so extensively, students and other consumers have a heightened sensitivity to the quality of design in all facets of life, especially journalism and media. This unique allows students to combine their newly acquired skills in writing and photography by creating a culminating project utilizing design.
KSDE-CTE Benchmarks Leadership & Teamwork 0.5.1 Essential Knowledge & Skills Ethics & Legal 0.6.1 Aca. Found. 0.1.1, 0.1.2 Employability 0.7.1, 0.7.2 Comm. 0.2.3, 0.2.4 , Tech. Skill 1.1.1, 1.2.4, 1.2.6, Prob. 0.3.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.5, 1.2.7, 1.2.8, 1.2.13, 1.2.14, 1.2.17, 1.2.18, 1.2.19
U7L1 What do you have time for-A Final Exam or Final Project2 weeks-6 50 min. classes
A comprehensive final exam is including in this file grouping. By adding in review time and activities, it could take a week to study and administer the exam. If you and your students would rather demonstrate knowledge by telling yet another story, a final project can be fun while also giving students something they can "take home." Design is everywhere and students who have trouble with writing may surprise you with an amazing eye for design. The culminating project can be done as individuals or groups. A plethora of presentations and handouts allow you to make the best choice for your students at the end of a semester.
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