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In this co-curricular class;†English 11 Newspaper†students will learn how journalism and the media function in society by providing them hands-on experiences on a flexible schedule. Newspapers; multi-media sources; and professional journalism stories and texts are read; analyzed both in writing and orally to foster an appreciation of differing views; attitudes; and opinions. Students are†introduced to the†principles of news media evaluation and newswriting; through the study and critical analysis of news; sports; feature; and opinion writing. News story structure and development; interviewing; craftsmanship; and reporting techniques are explored. Students are expected to plan; draft; and complete written articles on a regular basis; editing for the correct use of the conventions and mechanics to publish for a variety of audiences and purposes; including St. Croix Valley media outlets. Ethics and legal aspects of student media are also covered.†Students will participate in all aspects of the publishing process including: photography/editing; online publishing (including blogging and podcasting); broadcast journalism; information graphic and print layout design via industry-standard software; social media publishing; and business practices through advertising sales. Students will publish online issues; print issues; and broadcast TV shows; while meeting frequent deadlines. A minimum of one hour after school per month is required for all students.† Students who participate in the class after school as an Editor may qualify for an Academic Letter and Quill and Scroll.†* English 11 Newspaper A & B satisfies a year-long requirement for 11th grade junior English. This class may be taken grades 10 and 12 as a Language Arts elective course.†*Students who are NCAA eligible can take either newspaper or journalism; but not both for English credit.

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